China to hit U.S. with tariffs on $75 billion in goods


The trade war just keeps getting hotter.
China said Friday it will raise tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to new levies on Chinese goods announced by President Trump earlier this month, The New York Times and The Washington Post report.
The State Council Tariff Commission said these tariffs will go into effect on Sept. 1 and Dec. 15, when Trump's tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese goods are scheduled to take effect, and will range from 5 to 10 percent. China also said it will reinstate a 25 percent tariff on automobiles on Dec. 15, as well as a 5 percent tariff on auto parts, per the Post.
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The Wall Street Journal reports that if the new tariffs go through, China will have imposed "punitive taxes" on all American imports.
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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.
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