China adds 15 US companies to export control list

China is imposing additional duties of 10-15% on US agricultural products from March 10 in response to US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, according to the country's Ministry of Commerce, Report informs via TASS.

Additional duties of 15% will apply to chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton from the US.

Additional duties of 10% are imposed on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. China has also added 15 US companies to its export control list "to protect the country's security and interests."

The 15 entities included in the sanctions list "pose a threat to China's national security and interests," the ministry stated. Chinese suppliers are prohibited from selling dual-use goods to these American companies.