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May 6, 2019

Trump Ratchets up Tariff Threats Against China as Trade Talks Set to Resume
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President Trump said Sunday he plans to hike up tariffs on $200 billion
of Chinese goods at the end of this week, raising the current rate from
10% to 25%. He also threatened to impose new tariffs on another $325
billion of Chinese products. Trump's comments come ahead of a new round
of trade talks between China and the U.S., and after a temporary truce
on a trade war between the 2 countries. The Wall Street Journal reported
China was reconsidering its participation in the talks following Trump's
renewed threats. The talks are expected to begin on Wednesday.


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