TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of committing an "economically hostile act" by "purposefully not buying our soybeans," warning that he could stop purchases of Chinese cooking oil in response.
US president accuses Beijing of 'economically hostile act' as tensions simmer
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt imports of Chinese cooking oil "and other elements of trade." © Reuters
TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of committing an "economically hostile act" by "purposefully not buying our soybeans," warning that he could stop purchases of Chinese cooking oil in response.