Stock markets in the US, Europe and Asia have been hit after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China, putting a trade deal in doubt.
He said on Twitter the US would more than double tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods on Friday and would introduce fresh tariffs.
Recent comments had suggested both sides were nearing a trade deal.
A Chinese delegation is preparing to travel to Washington for negotiations aimed at ending the trade war.
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