Tariffs: Donald Trump’s trust in trade war tactic is big electoral gamble

Tariffs: Donald Trump’s trust in trade war tactic is big electoral gamble

Following his instincts, the president has slapped tariffs on $200bn of Chinese imports but the consequences are unpredictable Donald Trumps obsession with tariffs may be based on one of his few core beliefs. Or it may be part of a …

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China may tweak its plan to dominate tech, but it won’t back down – Trending Stuff

Hong Kong (CNN Business)China’s efforts to become a global powerhouse in the technology of the future are under attack. But don’t expect it to beat a retreat. Under pressure from US tariffs on exports and a deepening economic slowdown, China’s …

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White House adviser Navarro warns Wall Street ‘globalists’ over China – Trending Stuff

(CNN)White House trade adviser Peter Navarro took a shot at Wall Street Friday, warning “globalist elites” against meddling with the Trump administration’s policy on China. “If and when there is a deal, it will be on President Donald J. Trump’s …

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