US imposes 104% tariff on China, effective from April 9, says White HouseWhite House official said after Beijing did not lift its retaliatory tariffs on US goods by a noon Tuesday deadline set by US President Donald Trump.
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Washington: The United States will impose a 104% tariff on China from 12:01 AM ET (0401 GMT) on Wednesday, a White House official said after Beijing did not lift its retaliatory tariffs on US goods by a noon Tuesday deadline set by US President Donald Trump.