US-China tensionsUSTR Tai calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods 'significant' leverage
Representative says removing them would likely have a limited effect on inflation
"We need to be keeping our eye on the ball on this bigger picture," U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in testimony before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee. © AP
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Wednesday said that she views tariffs on Chinese goods as "a significant piece of leverage" in the U.S.-China trade relationship and removing them would likely have a limited effect on controlling short-term inflation.