China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against almost all of America’s trading partners on April 2.

China is warning other countries against striking new trade deals with the U.S. that might come at the expense of Beijing’s economic interests, as tensions resulting from President Trump’s

The Chinese commerce ministry said it would respond “resolutely” with reciprocal countermeasures should such a situation arise.