Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China if Beijing doesn't remove retaliatory duties: Live updates

8th April 2025

President Donald Trump is threatening new 50% tariffs on China unless Beijing lifts its retaliatory duties on U.S. exports by Tuesday 8 April 2025..

The White House says any suggestion that Trump is considering a 90-day pause in tariffs is "fake news.".

U.S. markets opened sharply lower Monday for a third trading session, as Trump's tariffs paralyze global trade and investment.

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