Trump Readies Tariffs on $200 Billion More Chinese Goods

Trump Readies Tariffs on $200 Billion More Chinese Goods
Shipping containers are seen at a port in Shanghai, China July 10, 2018. Aly Song/Reuters
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WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump has directed aides to proceed with tariffs on about another $200 billion of Chinese goods, despite Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s attempts to restart trade talks with China, a source familiar with the matter said on Sept. 14.

The timing for activating the additional tariffs was unclear.