Trump's sweeping tariffs kick in, including 104% on China

Beijing rejects 'bullying' but urges dialogue; White House wants offers to cut trade deficits

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A container ship is shrouded in fog as it moors at the Long Beach Container Terminal in California on April 8. © AP

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's worldwide "reciprocal" tariffs against dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including a 104% rate on Chinese imports that towers above the rest, after officials in Beijing stood their ground against what they described as "blackmail."

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