By Michele Pek SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Iron ore futures faltered on Wednesday, pressured by tit-for-tat tariffs between the United States and top metals consumer China, outweighing optimism about improved demand for Chinese steel.

Iron ore futures extended losses on Tuesday as U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports took effect, adding to market uncertainty. The most-traded May iron ore contract on Chinas Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) fell 1.

Iron ore futures fell for a sixth straight session Monday as heightening trade tensions between the U.S. and top consumer China outweighed upbeat data on Chinese manufacturing. The most-traded May iron ore contract ( SCO:COM) on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trading -2.

Dalian iron ore futures slid for a seventh consecutive session on Tuesday as fresh U.S. tariffs on top consumer China kicked in, heightening trade tensions. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) closed down 1.

Iron ore futures fell on Friday, poised for modest monthly losses as U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions pressured Chinese steel exports. The most-traded May iron ore contract on Chinas Dalian Commodity