New tariffs on Chinese goods set to begin Sept. 1

Aug 30, 2019
A new round of U.S. tariffs of 15% on a wide range of goods from China is set to begin on Sept. 1. The list of targeted imports includes televisions, smartwatches and footwear. We take a look at some of the ramifications. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Shipping containers from China and other nations are unloaded at the Port of Long Beach in California in February.
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The trade war’s only the latest problem facing America's dairy industry

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Even before the trade war began, American dairy farms were dealing with low prices and oversupply throughout the global market.
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Truth-squading Trump's tariff claims

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The president has said again that China, not the U.S. consumer, pays the cost of tariffs. Economists say that's false.
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Trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials to resume

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The U.S. is expected to resume trade negotiations with Chinese officials in Shanghai tomorrow.
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross attend a US and China comprehensive Economic Dialogue in July 2017 in Washington, D.C.
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New movies drive toy sales, but threat of tariffs looms

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The industry is living under threat of tariffs on toys manufactured in China.
Hasbro toys are displayed at a Target store in February 2019 in San Rafael, California.
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