Trade war between US and China could erupt Friday

Tariffs of close to USD 50 billion on as many as 1,300 Chinese-made products could be announced Friday by US President Donald Trump, reports Reuters.
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AP/Evan Vucci
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AP/Evan Vucci

A de-facto trade war between the US and China could be about to erupt if US President Donald Trump activates his plan to introduce tariffs for more than USD 50 billion on a long line of Chinese-made products.

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