China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump levy comes into effect
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China's immediate tariff response to the U.S. tariffs has reignited an ongoing trade conflict, with President Trump enforcing an additional 10% tariff on all imports from China to combat the illegal drug trade. This move has led China to retaliate with its own tariffs, including a 15% charge on U.S. liquefied natural gas and coal. The situation has raised concerns among global leaders regarding the potential for a full-blown trade war, impacting economies beyond the two nations involved. Furthermore, Trump has temporarily paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada, directing focus on border enforcement instead.
In a rapid retaliation, China has imposed tariffs on U.S. exports, highlighting the escalating trade tension following Trump's new duties aimed at curbing drug imports.
President Trump has introduced an additional 10% tariff on all imports from China, signaling a significant intensification in the ongoing trade war between the nations.
China responded by levying a 15% tariff on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal, alongside tariffs on crude oil and agricultural equipment.
The looming risks of a trade war were underscored by EU leaders, as both the U.S. and China made moves that threaten global trade stability.
Read at Irish Independent
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