In 2018 Trump imposed tariffs on nearly all Chinese imports

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In 2018 Trump imposed tariffs on nearly all Chinese imports

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During a two-year trade war with Beijing, Trump threatened tariffs on nearly all Chinese imports – more than $500bn – before the two countries signed a “phase 1” trade deal in January.

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Trump imposes a sweeping set of tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to several rounds of tit-for-tat retaliation until U.S. tariffs cover nearly all Chinese imports.