BANGKOK — Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a Chinese state media report said that Beijing was considering ways to retaliate.

China is preparing to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trumps latest tariff threat, according to the Global Times. The response is expected to include counter-tariffs and trade restrictions, specifically

Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The stronger-than-expected data came as Chinese leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual session of the National People’s Congress.

Chinas manufacturing sector expanded more than expected in February, driven by strong domestic demand and government stimulus. Official data showed the manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.

A private gauge showed China’s manufacturing activity expanding at the fastest pace in three months, signaling a trend of improvement consistent with the official index.

China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February as new orders and higher purchase volumes led to a solid rise in production, an official factory survey showed on Saturday.