Trump threatens 10% tariff on China and considers EU levy
Jan 22, 2025
Yuan and Chinese stocks fall despite suggestion of lower tariff than president mentioned during campaignBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese-made goods arriving in the US from as early as 1 February, adding that he was also considering levies on imports from the EU.Ordering an investigation into US-China trade on his second day in office, Trump said any penalties on Chinese goods would be “based on the fact that they’re sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada”. Continue reading...