Beijing, June 30 (LaPresse) – China has announced it will firmly oppose any countries that sign trade agreements with the United States that harm Chinese interests in exchange for a reduction in American tariffs. The announcement came from the Ministry of Commerce, as reported by ChinaDaily.com. China is ready to take "firm countermeasures to protect its legitimate rights and interests if such a situation occurs," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce in a statement responding to questions about recent negotiations between the United States and other countries regarding tariffs.