China’s 10% Tariffs on US Cars Hits GM, Ford and Mercedes SUVs

China’s 10% additional tariff on vehicles with larger engines imported from the US took effect Monday as the two countries failed to reach a deal over the Trump administration’s blanket levy on Chinese goods.

The extra tariff went into effect on Monday against goods including vehicles with engines larger than 2.5 liters, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, bringing the total impost to 25%.

Exports of such vehicles are tiny relative to the number of cars that companies including General Motors Co.produce locally with joint venture partners. Manufacturers shipped about $3.1 billion worth of vehicles with larger engines ...