China unveils US tariffs and Google investigation in response to Trump levies
Tariffs on coal, LNG, crude oil and other goods announced after US imposes levy on imports
Donald Trump has fired the opening salvo of his trade war, imposing tariffs on China on Tuesday that sparked instant retaliation from Beijing, amid fears for the global economic repercussions.
Moments after US tariffs of 10% came into effect, China swiftly announced an anti-trust investigation into Google. China’s finance ministry also announced 15% tariffs on coal and liquefied natural gas, and 10% on crude oil, farm equipment, large-displacement vehicles and pickup trucks from the US.
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China hits back at Trump with tariffs on US
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