Trump threatens to escalate trade war amid confusion over new tariff rates
by Callum Jones in New York from US news | The Guardian on (#6YGKZ)
US president announces tariffs of up to 200% on foreign drugs and 50% on copper as he continues to shift plans
Donald Trump vowed to further escalate his trade wars on Tuesday, threatening US tariffs of up to 200% on foreign drugs and 50% on copper, amid widespread confusion around his shifting plans.
Hours after saying his latest deadline for a new wave of steep duties was not 100% firm", the US president declared that no extensions will be granted" beyond 1 August.
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