President-elect Donald Trump is planning new tariffs on China, but Chinese leader Xi Jinping outmaneuvered his last trade war at every turn, William Pesek writes in a guest commentary.

WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump pledged that soon after taking office he will slap steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, two of America’s closest allies, as well as China, the clearest indication since his election victory that he plans to follow through on the tough campaign rhetoric that helped propel him to the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose the import tariffs — 25 percent for Canada and Mexico and 10 percent for China — as soon as he takes office.