Trump likely to raise tariffs on China in two steps, former official says

Japan and Europe would also be in the trade line of fire if ex-president reelected

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said he aims to "completely eliminate" American dependence on China in key areas with his trade plan. © Reuters

RINTARO TOBITA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump will likely consider a two-step plan to sharply increase duties on Chinese goods if he is elected president again in November and may threaten Japan and Europe with higher tariffs to force them to open up their markets more to American products.

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