Trump Blow Up US-China Relations, Trade War Ensues

Donald Trump lays down his law by placing increased tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese goods. China will return the favor.

NOBODY wins in a trade war. But Trump isn’t smart enough to know this. It’s just another big fat tax you get to pay when you shop.

Source: Trump Xi trade war: Trump defiant as trade penalties kick in, warns China there is more to come – The Washington Post

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