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US imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese goods effective immediately (m.economictimes.com)
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[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 0 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, the deficit means China has the greater risk. China pushing a tariff on the little they consume from the US means nothing, just because they buy so little.

Basic economics.