Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports Still In Play As US Plans December Increase
Executive Summary
Trump administration negotiations with China representatives led to US suspending tariff increase to 25% on product categories announced set to begin 15 October. But 15% tariff added in September on about $112bn worth of Chinese goods remains and US still plans in December to impose separate 10% tariff hike on $160bn in other products.
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