US tests China’s metal with steel tariff plan, opening new front in trade war

South China Morning Post

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US tests China’s metal with steel tariff plan, opening new front in trade war

The US’ proposed tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel imports would be the first move in a tit-for-tat struggle that would expand the bilateral trade war, analysts said – and fuel grumblings over industrial overcapacity.