Levy on all goods exported from China to US comes into effect as deadline passes, despite warning of threat to growth
US China tariffs – live updates
Donald Trump has fired the opening salvo of his trade war, imposing tariffs on China on Tuesday in a move he claims will strengthen the US economy, despite warnings it will increase prices and knock growth.
The US president pulled back from the brink of an economic conflict with Canada and Mexico, however, delaying threatened duties for another month following 11th-hour talks.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/04/trump-china-tariffs
Author : Callum Jones in New York
Publish date : 2025-02-04 05:14:00
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