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Apr 8
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China’s not backing down in the tariff f...

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From the BBC World Service: In a push toward a full-blown global trade war, China has reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on its exports to more than 100%, saying it would “fight until the end.” Meanwhile, markets in Asia and Europe are more stable after a few rocky days. Plus, how are businesses across the world dealing with uncertainties wrought by the onslaught of fresh tariffs?

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