Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As Trump imposes big tariffs on China, who gets hurt more?

President Trump today slapped $50-60 billion worth of new tariffs on China. China will likely respond in kind -- there’s talk it may even target regions of the United States that support Trump.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 22, 2018 • 1 min read

President Trump today slapped $50-60 billion worth of new tariffs on China. China will likely respond in kind -- there’s talk it may even target regions of the United States that support Trump. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum start Friday, but some big U.S. allies are exempt, including Mexico, Canada, and the EU.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As Trump imposes big tariffs on China, who gets hurt more?

President Trump today slapped $50-60 billion worth of new tariffs on China. China will likely respond in kind -- there’s talk it may even target regions of the United States that support Trump.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As Trump imposes big tariffs on China, who gets hurt more?

President Trump today slapped $50-60 billion worth of new tariffs on China. China will likely respond in kind -- there’s talk it may even target regions of the United States that support Trump.

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