US-tariff landscape shifts with increased levy on China as officials warn Trump of 'havoc' wrecking policies

California suing Trump over tariffs

Eve Maddock-Jones
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The state of play with US tariffs has shifted again with the White House claiming a 245% tariff on major competitor China, all while the Federal Reserve, World Trade Organization and California warn the president of the catastrophic nature of his policies.

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