China’s imposition of 25 percent tariffs targeting cars, oil and natural gas is in direct response to U.S. tariffs announced Tuesday.
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‘Christopher Robin’ film won’t play in China; Pooh too notorious?
In a popular meme, the beloved cartoon bear is compared to President Xi Jinping.
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Trump administration announces more tariffs on Chinese imports
The United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion in goods starting on Aug. 23.
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China announces $60 billion of U.S. goods for tariff retaliation
The list includes snow blowers, chemicals, honey and vegetables, targeting areas that supported Trump in the 2016 election.
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Prominent monk accused of sexual misconduct as #MeToo expands in China
Monks at Longquan Monastery, a famous center of Buddhist learning, have accused abbot Shi Xuecheng of harassing and demanding sexual favors from numerous nuns.
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U.S. crops ready for picking, but farm workers in short supply
The difficult jobs that last only part of the year don’t appeal to Americans, and as undocumented laborers dwindle, businesses scramble and look to automate.
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Trump pressures China with threat to crank up size of proposed tariffs
The extra U.S. tax on $200 billion worth of imported Chinese goods would rise to 25% from 10% amid a trade war.
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Hackers for foreign governments working hard to steal American secrets
China, Russia and Iran are the most capable and active cyber actors tied to economic espionage and the potential theft of U.S. trade secrets, a report concludes.
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White House plans to give $12 billion in aid to farmers hit by Trump tariffs
It’s the latest sign that growing trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries will not end soon.
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Farmers fret and wait as U.S.-China trade war escalates
‘I fully support my president, but it’s tough to defend’ tariffs, said one soybean farmer, who is at a competitive disadvantage overseas.