China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs

China's leaders are downplaying the impact of the US trade war under President Donald Trump, emphasizing their ability to protect jobs and mitigate the effects of higher tariffs on Chinese exports. Senior government officials have promised support for businesses and the unemployed, including easier lending conditions and policies to counter the tariffs, which could reach up to 145% on US imports from China.