China announces 84% tariffs on all US goods in response to Trump’s 104%
by Joanna Partridge and Helen Davidson in Taipei from US news | The Guardian on (#6WG9G)
US Treasury secretary indicates openness to trade agreements after stock markets fall further in Europe
China has announced new tariffs of 84% on imports of all US goods in a move that sent stock markets falling further and will raise fears of further escalation of Donald Trump's trade war.
The Chinese ministry of finance said on Wednesday it would impose 84% tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34% previously announced.
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