The Trump administration recently began charging fees for Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports, prompting China to retaliate.

China has slapped fees on U.S. ships for docking at its ports, in retaliation for similar charges imposed by Washington on Chinese ships.

US tariffs also came into effect on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture.

The Trump administration recently began charging fees for Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports, prompting China to retaliate.

It's the latest tit-for-tat tariff spat between the two superpowers following a period of calmed tensions.