News / US-China 'tariff war' tough on importers as supply chain costs rocket

20/08/2024

Attempts by businesses to reduce their dependence on Chinese imports are becoming more difficult as the US-China tariff war intensifies.

In May, US president Joe Biden announced a 100% border tax on Chinese-made electric vehicles, to protect domestic manufacturers, while other products ...

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