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The new route connects the city of Huaihua in Hunan Province in central China to the Belarus capital Minsk.
China retaliated, saying it will impose an additional 25% tariff on more than 600 US products worth $50 billion.
It is the first time the Friendship medal is awarded to a foreign dignitary in this category.
There can be negative impact on American businesses in case of a European and Chinese backlash.
US Democratic Senator Warren says Trump needs to have a long-term strategy like China, especially on N Korea.
China calls on Japan to stand against trade protectionism.
Trade between BRICS allies China and Russia has increased about 30 per cent in the first quarter of 2018, according to Chinese officials.
The bulk of growth was in Central Asia, India and Russia, accounting for some 70% of China's Belt and Road trade.
Americans face protectionist threats to withdraw from trade deals, misguided calls for tariffs, their letter warned.
