China-US trade war heats up as Beijing’s tariffs on American agricultural products take effect
[HKFP] - 03/10/2025
By Peter Catterall Beijing’s tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s latest hike on Chinese imports came into force Monday, as trade tensions mount between the world’s two leading economies. Since retaking office in January, Trump has unleashed a (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 10/03/2025
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