4 h. ago Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know

From China’s reaction to how markets are responding, here is everything you need to know about the US’ reciprocal tariffs.

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4 h. ago With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?

After a ‘Liberation Day’ ceremony that saw the US’ trade war expand worldwide overnight, analysts ask how China will defend itself.

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7 h. ago China promises countermeasures to Trump’s new 34% tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

China’s Commerce Ministry will hold a briefing at 3pm. Stay tuned to our live blog for developments, counteractions and commentary.

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7 h. ago China slams US ‘protectionism’ but stops short of attack on Trump’s tariffs – as it happened

China’s Commerce Ministry says trade and tariff wars have no winners, and trade concerns will be resolved through ‘equal dialogue’.

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7 h. ago Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back

Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back  Reuters

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9 h. ago As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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9 h. ago After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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9 h. ago Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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12 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Liberation Day' Announcement Could Upend Global Trade

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Liberation Day' Announcement Could Upend Global Trade  The New York Times

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15 h. ago Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but slams Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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15 h. ago Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but criticises Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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17 h. ago Trump announces 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ‘Liberation Day’ package

The tariffs, President Donald Trump says, will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade during which other countries had been ‘ripping off’ the US.

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17 h. ago Trump imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ‘Liberation Day’ package

The tariffs, President Donald Trump says, will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade during which other countries had been ‘ripping off’ the US.

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17 h. ago China vows to retaliate after ‘bullying’ US imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs

The ‘Liberation Day’ package will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade and other countries ‘ripping off’ the US, said Donald Trump.

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22 h. ago US won’t take over Greenland, Denmark PM says, vowing support against Trump push

Mette Frederiksen is on a three-day trip to the Arctic island days after US Vice-President J.D. Vance stirred controversy with his visit.

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24 h. ago US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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28 h. ago Chinese traffic police brigade grants rare cancer boy his dream to be cop for a day

Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.

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28 h. ago Chinese traffic police grant boy with rare cancer his dream to be cop for a day

Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.

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32 h. ago China film honours ‘Dumpling Queen’ from street vendor to billion

At her lowest point, Zang Jianhe, who lacked formal education, endured hardships of working basic jobs for nearly 20 hours a day.

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33 h. ago Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’  The New York Times

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