Trade war

China throws US a tariff cut as virus disrupts purchase plans

Beijing seeks flexible implementation of 'phase one' trade deal

ISSAKU HARADA, Nikkei staff writer
February 7, 2020 08:08 JST

BEIJING -- The announcement by China that it will cut tariffs by half on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods was likely prompted by the unexpected blow of the new coronavirus.

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