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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Alicja Hagopian and Millie Cooke

What do Trump’s 145% tariffs on China mean and who will be affected?

President Donald Trump has escalated his trade war with China, confirming a staggering 125 per cent tariff on goods imported to the US on Thursday.

This is on top of the existing 20 per cent levy for China’s alleged role in fentanyl trade, the White House confirmed; bringing tariffs to 145 per cent.

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