U.S. hits China with new 10% tariff, escalating trade war

Mexico and Canada dealt 25% levies as Trump demands drug clampdown

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The Trump administration's latest move raises the additional tariff on Chinese exports to the U.S. to 20%. © Reuters

PAK YIU

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods Tuesday, along with 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, saying the countries needed to do more to address the flow of drugs into the U.S.

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