'A policy mistake of gigantic proportions': Markets and experts react as China hits back at Trump's trade tariffs

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Tom Eckett
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China's retaliation to the tariffs imposed by the US sent shockwaves through global markets on Wednesday, with industry commentators baffled at the economic "illiteracy" of US President Donald Trump and his administration.

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