Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
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