Beijing is using a mix of carrots and sticks to try to prevent other countries from siding with the United States in isolating China.

The White House said China is facing up to a 245 percent tariff on imports to the U.S. "as a result of its retaliatory actions," as the trade war between the world's two largest economies continues to heat up.

US Vice-President JD Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a four-day visit to India next week as their two countries negotiate a bilateral trade deal. The two leaders are scheduled to meet on 21 April,