US President Donald Trump has relaunched the trade war with China, by threatening to impose a 10 per cent duty on imports from Beijing, AFP reported. In his second term, Donald Trump has hinted of imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods from February 1.
On the campaign trail, Mr Trump promised a 10 per cent to 20 per cent charge on all imported goods and 60 per cent on Chinese products. He also vowed a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 per cent duty on Chinese goods.
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