Progressives, meanwhile, are urging Trump to stand firm in areas where, during the campaign, he said he disagrees with Republican Party orthodoxy, such as preserving America's safety net for the elderly and the poor.
Analysts said the countermeasures send a clear message that China, the world's second-largest economy, is prepared to stand firm in defense of its legitimate interests and the rules-based multilateral trading system.
I tried negotiating with them, saying that I would be willing to start eight months later as the economy picked up, but they stood firm in their decision.