Trade warTrump announces 10% tariffs on $300bn of Chinese goods
President cites broken promises and says further hikes possible
Tariffs on remaining $300 billion of Chinese goods will start on Sept. 1, Trump announced Thursday. © AP
ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writer
August 2, 2019 03:40 JST
Updated on August 2, 2019 14:18 JST
NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will impose additional 10% tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting Sept. 1, blaming Beijing's foot-dragging on agricultural purchases and other promises made during previous negotiations.