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5 February 2025 3:32 RaboResearch

The USA’s 10% additional tariffs on imports from China – described by Donald Trump as an “opening salvo” - took effect yesterday. China retaliated swiftly by announcing 15% tariffs on US coal and LNG, and 10% tariffs on crude oil, agricultural machinery and large engine cars. Those retaliatory tariffs only effect a small proportion of US exports, but they are surgically designed to cause maximum discomfort for iconic US companies like Chevrolet and Ford.

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