China tariffs aimed at Donald Trump’s fan base, but leave wiggle room

[HKFP] - 03/7/2025

China’s retaliatory tariffs against US farm produce from corn to chicken are designed to hurt Donald Trump’s voter base, analysts say, but remain restrained enough to allow room for the adversaries to hash out a trade deal. Since taking office in January, Trump has unleashed a storm of tariffs (…)



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