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Tariffs
China gets punished after charges it underpriced steel
Mar 2, 2016
Citing dumping, the U.S. imposes tough tariffs. Does Washington do that enough?
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The reality behind Trump's call for higher tariffs
Jan 15, 2016
Donald Trump is calling for tariffs against China — but how effective are they?
U.S. deals make it a big week in global trade
Nov 13, 2014
The U.S. cleared hurdles to send two major trade agreements forward.
US sugar policy leaves sour taste for candy makers
Aug 27, 2014
New tariffs are another policy win for U.S. growers, and prices will stay high.
Obama plans WTO complaint against China
by
Rob Schmitz
Sep 17, 2012
The Obama administration is expected to announce a World Trade Organization complaint against Chinese subsidies for auto parts exports today at a campaign stop in Ohio.
U.S. puts tariffs on Chinese solar panels
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Rob Schmitz
May 18, 2012
The U.S. believes China is dumping solar panels at below-market prices in America and has hit back with a penalty of 31 percent. That tariff is surprisingly steep and many in China are not reacting well. Could they backfire?
U.S. to impose tariffs on Chinese solar panels
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Rob Schmitz
Mar 21, 2012
The U.S. will impose new tariffs on cheap Chinese solar panels. The new duties will be low. Analysts say it's not likely to spark a trade war.