Trump breaks ceasefire with 10% tariff on $300bn in Chinese imports
The new tariff will be imposed beginning September 1
01 August 2019 - 20:54
Washington — President Donald Trump abruptly escalated his trade war with China, announcing that he would impose a 10% tariff on $300bn in Chinese imports that are not yet subject to US duties, breaking a tentative ceasefire.
The new tariff will be imposed beginning September 1, Trump said in a tweet on Thursday. The 25% tariff already imposed on $250bn in Chinese goods will remain in place, he said...
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