Trump vows no tariff pause as markets dive

Trump vows no tariff pause as markets dive
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By Ben Sheppard and Beiyi Seow with Simon Sturdee in TokyoUS President Donald Trump on Monday threatened fresh tariffs of 50% on China and ruled out any pause in his aggressive new global trade policy, despite a dramatic market sell-off.Trump upended the world economy last week with sweeping tariffs that have raised fears of an international recession and triggered criticism even from within his own Republican Party.As the trade war escalates, Beijing – Washington's major economic rival – unveiled its own 34% duties on US goods...

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