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China's Factories Slow as US Tariffs Bite

China's Factories Slow as US Tariffs Bite

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New data reveals a significant slowdown in Chinese factory activity in April, the steepest decline in over a year. This follows President Trump's imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods, raising them to 145 percent. China retaliated with its own tariffs on American goods. The escalating trade war threatens economic growth in both countries and globally, increasing pressure on both Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate a resolution. However, neither side appears willing to concede.

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