US imposes new China tariffs, raising levies to pre-WWII level

American duties reach consumer goods in earnest as escalation continues

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Smartwatches, including the Apple Watch, are among the highest-value items being hit with U.S. tariffs Sunday. © Reuters

TAISEI HOYAMA and ISSAKU HARADA, Nikkei staff writers

WASHINGTON/BEIJING -- The U.S. slapped fresh tariffs on Chinese goods on Sunday to bring the average to more than 20%, comparable with levels seen during the protectionist era preceding World War II.

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