Trade warTrump 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
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
February 21, 2024 03:17 JST
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.