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4:23am, 2nd August, 2019

China warns of retaliation after Trump threatens fresh tariffs

China on Friday said it would not be blackmailed and warned of retaliation after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to slap a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from next month, sharply escalating a trade dispute between the world's bi...

Trump hits China with more tariffs, says Xi moving too slow on trade

8:15pm, 1st August, 2019

Business

Trump hits China with more tariffs, says Xi moving too slow on trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from Sept. 1 and could raise tariffs further if China's President Xi Jinping fails to move more quickly to strike a trade deal.

Trump tweets optimism on China trade, lines up new U.S. tariffs

11:11am, 14th May, 2019

Politics

Trump tweets optimism on China trade, lines up new U.S. tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump sounded optimistic about prospects for a trade deal with China on Tuesday even as his administration readied 25 percent tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports with no new talks scheduled.

Trump and Xi to meet after defiant China hits U.S. with new tariffs

7:29pm, 13th May, 2019

Politics

Trump and Xi to meet after defiant China hits U.S. with new tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next month as the trade war between the world's two largest economies intensified, sending shivers through global markets.

Trump to meet Xi after defiant China slaps U.S. with new tariffs

5:23pm, 13th May, 2019

Politics

Trump to meet Xi after defiant China slaps U.S. with new tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month, as the trade war between the world's two largest economies intensified, sending shivers through global markets.

China defies Trump with new round of tariffs on U.S. goods

1:11pm, 13th May, 2019

Politics

China defies Trump with new round of tariffs on U.S. goods

China said on Monday it would impose higher tariffs on a range of U.S. goods including frozen vegetables and liquefied natural gas, striking back in its trade war with Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump warned it not to.

China to slap tariffs on U.S. goods despite Trump warning

11:06am, 13th May, 2019

Politics

China to slap tariffs on U.S. goods despite Trump warning

China said on Monday it would impose higher tariffs on a range of U.S. goods including frozen vegetables and liquefied natural gas, striking back in its trade war with Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump warned it not to.

China to impose tariffs on U.S. goods despite Trump warning

9:00am, 13th May, 2019

Politics

China to impose tariffs on U.S. goods despite Trump warning

China said on Monday it would impose higher tariffs on a range of U.S. goods, striking back in its trade war with Washington shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump warned it not to retaliate.

U.S. and China at impasse over trade, Kudlow says new tariffs will remain

12:02pm, 12th May, 2019

Politics

U.S. and China at impasse over trade, Kudlow says new tariffs will remain

The United States and China appeared at a deadlock over trade negotiations on Sunday as Washington demanded promises of concrete changes to Chinese law and Beijing said it would not swallow any "bitter fruit" that harmed its interests.

China still 'cautiously optimistic' on U.S. trade talks despite new tariffs

7:17pm, 11th May, 2019

Business

China still 'cautiously optimistic' on U.S. trade talks despite new tariffs

China and the United States have agreed to hold more trade talks in Beijing, Vice Premier Liu He said as U.S. President Donald Trump ordered his trade chief to begin the process of imposing tariffs on all remaining imports from China.

Trump says in 'no rush' for China trade deal, defends tariffs

9:43am, 10th May, 2019

Politics

Trump says in 'no rush' for China trade deal, defends tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was in "absolutely no rush" to finalize a trade agreement with China as negotiators from both countries prepared to continue talks in Washington, in a sign that discussions could go past this week.

Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods

6:21am, 9th May, 2019

Business

Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China "broke the deal" it had reached in trade talks with the United States, and vowed not to back down on imposing new tariffs on Chinese imports unless Beijing "stops cheating our workers."

China April exports unexpectedly fall but imports rebound as fresh U.S. tariffs loom

1:54am, 8th May, 2019

Business

China April exports unexpectedly fall but imports rebound as fresh U.S. tariffs loom

China's exports unexpectedly shrank in April but imports surprised with their first increase in five months, painting a mixed picture of the economy as Washington ratchets up pressure on Beijing with threats of more punishing tariffs.

In abrupt turn, Trump vows higher U.S. tariffs on China goods

12:54pm, 5th May, 2019

Business

In abrupt turn, Trump vows higher U.S. tariffs on China goods

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday dramatically increased pressure on China to reach a long-sought trade deal by announcing he will markedly increase U.S. tariffs on certain Chinese goods.

Exclusive: EU tariffs to target 20 billion euros of U.S. imports - diplomats

12:10pm, 12th April, 2019

Business

Exclusive: EU tariffs to target 20 billion euros of U.S. imports - diplomats

The European Commission has drawn up a list of U.S. imports worth around 20 billion euros ($22.6 billion) that it could hit with tariffs over a transatlantic aircraft subsidy dispute, EU diplomats said on Friday.

Canada looks at fresh tariffs on U.S. goods, silent on details revealed by envoy

3:04pm, 9th April, 2019

Business

Canada looks at fresh tariffs on U.S. goods, silent on details revealed by envoy

Canada is looking at ways to boost the effectiveness of its retaliatory tariffs against the United States, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, but did not address remarks by a senior official who revealed what Ottawa might do.

Trump: China trade deal likely; automakers can avoid tariffs with U.S. plants

8:06am, 22nd March, 2019

Business

Trump: China trade deal likely; automakers can avoid tariffs with U.S. plants

U.S. President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with China were progressing and a final agreement "will probably happen," adding that his call for tariffs to remain on Chinese imported goods for some time did not mean talks were in trouble.

UK would cut tariffs, have no checks on Irish border in no-deal Brexit

1:38pm, 13th March, 2019

UK

UK would cut tariffs, have no checks on Irish border in no-deal Brexit

Britain said it would eliminate import tariffs on a wide range of goods and keep the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland free of customs checks if it leaves the European Union without a transition deal.

UK lawmakers demand clarity on tariffs in case of no-deal Brexit

12:34pm, 6th March, 2019

UK

UK lawmakers demand clarity on tariffs in case of no-deal Brexit

Britain's government should urgently unveil its plans for tariffs in the case of a no-deal Brexit, lawmakers said on Wednesday after media reports that levies could be slashed for up to 90 percent of imports.

U.S. and China said to appear close to deal to roll back tariffs

1:09am, 4th March, 2019

Business

U.S. and China said to appear close to deal to roll back tariffs

The United States and China appear close to a deal that would roll back U.S. tariffs on at least $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, as Beijing makes pledges on structural economic changes and eliminates retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, a source b...

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China warns of retaliation after Trump threatens fresh tariffs

Trump hits China with more tariffs, says Xi moving too slow on trade

Trump tweets optimism on China trade, lines up new U.S. tariffs

Trump and Xi to meet after defiant China hits U.S. with new tariffs

Trump to meet Xi after defiant China slaps U.S. with new tariffs

China defies Trump with new round of tariffs on U.S. goods

China to slap tariffs on U.S. goods despite Trump warning

China to impose tariffs on U.S. goods despite Trump warning

U.S. and China at impasse over trade, Kudlow says new tariffs will remain

China still 'cautiously optimistic' on U.S. trade talks despite new tariffs

Trump says in 'no rush' for China trade deal, defends tariffs

Trump says Beijing 'broke' trade talk deals, pledges to keep tariffs on Chinese goods

China April exports unexpectedly fall but imports rebound as fresh U.S. tariffs loom

In abrupt turn, Trump vows higher U.S. tariffs on China goods

Exclusive: EU tariffs to target 20 billion euros of U.S. imports - diplomats

Canada looks at fresh tariffs on U.S. goods, silent on details revealed by envoy

Trump: China trade deal likely; automakers can avoid tariffs with U.S. plants

UK would cut tariffs, have no checks on Irish border in no-deal Brexit

UK lawmakers demand clarity on tariffs in case of no-deal Brexit

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