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US Escalates Trade Threats To China
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods in a growing trade row.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods in a growing trade row. Mr Trump said the 10% tariffs would come into effect if China 'refuses to change its practices'.
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