Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back
Plus, what role does the drug Fentanyl have in the trade disputes.
February 4, 2025
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February 4, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back
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<p>Today, we look at what could be the start of a trade war between the US and China. </p><p>After postponing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump has introduced a 10% tax on all goods imports from China. Early this morning Beijing announced it would impose a retaliatory 10% levy, albeit on fewer products. </p><p>Adam is joined by Laura Bicker, the BBC’s China Correspondent and Cindy Yu from the Spectator’s Chinese Whispers podcast. </p><p>Plus, Adam speaks to journalist Ben Westhoff about the fentanyl crisis in America and why President Trump had cited it as the reason behind raising taxes on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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