Ministry of Commerce (China)

China Says Its Own Consumers Will Save the Day. But They’re Not Buying.

If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.

By Vivian Wang

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China Accuses U.S. of Blackmail After Trump Threatens More Tariffs

The country’s commerce ministry called President Trump’s threat to escalate tariffs on China by another 50 percent “blackmail.”

By David Pierson

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Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs

The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.

By Keith Bradsher and David Pierson

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China Will Face at Least 54 Percent Tariffs With Trump’s New Order

The 34 percent tariff announced on Wednesday is in addition to two rounds of import taxes the president already imposed since January.

By Keith Bradsher