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World Business Report: First broadcast 14/05/2024 14:32 GMT : Biden calls for raising tariffs on Chinese imports

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Biden calls for rising tariffs on Chinese imports

First broadcast 14/05/2024 14:32 GMT 

First broadcast 14/05/2024 14:32 GMT : Biden calls for raising tariffs on Chinese imports

Biden calls for raising tariffs on Chinese imports

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Biden calls for raising tariffs on Chinese imports

Chinese made electric vehicles tariff raised to 100%

US President Joe Biden introduced new tariffs on Chinese made manufacturing goods.

The White House has confirmed the United States is putting tariffs on 18 billion dollars worth of imports from China. They'll target sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, steel and critical minerals. The US government accusing China of "unfair trade practices".

Also, in the programme, we find out why one of the largest mining companies decided to focus the business on copper instead of diamonds. And we will look at Rhodes where the economy is still recovering after wildfires.

(Picture: U.S. President Biden delivers remarks at reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, at the White House. Picture credit: Reuters)

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