China on Monday accused Washington of abusing tariffs and warned countries against striking a broader economic deal with the United States at its expense, ratcheting up its rhetoric in a spiralling trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

China is warning other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment.

China respects all parties resolving economic and trade differences with the United States through consultation on an equal footing, but it will firmly oppose any party striking a deal at China's expense,