The Explanation - Trump's tariffs explained

Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tariff rollercoaster of the last few days. Why has the US doubled down on China with even steeper tariffs of 145%?

Published on Friday, 11th April 2025.

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