US-China trade war intensifies as Beijing’s tariffs come into effect after Trump pause
Source: The Guardian | Published: April 10, 2025, 5:38 a.m.
China’s 84% tariffs against US products comes into force amid market relief at Donald Trump’s move to pause steep reciprocal tariffs around the world
Donald Trump’s trade war with China entered a new phase on Thursday, as Beijing’s 84% retaliatory tariffs came into effect hours after the US president announced a pause of steep reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries except China.
Markets rebounded after Trump’s announcement of the sudden pause, after the most volatile episode in financial markets since the pandemic.
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