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Robert Lighthizer: Trump’s China Trade Warrior and ‘Food Fight’ Referee

If Donald J. Trump regains the presidency, his former U.S. trade representative could lead his quest to slap punishing tariffs on foreign trading partners.

By Elizabeth Williamson and Ana Swanson

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Global Trade Grows but Remains Vulnerable to War and Geopolitics

New reports from the World Trade Organization and a Washington think tank showed how robust global trade could quickly be derailed by violence.

By Ana Swanson

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China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs

Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.

By Keith Bradsher

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For Trump, Tariffs Are the Solution to Almost Any Problem

The former president has proposed using tariffs to fund child care, boost manufacturing, quell immigration and encourage use of the dollar. Economists are skeptical.

By Ana Swanson

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