China cuts tariffs to boost growth and show up Donald Trump
Beijing rattles protectionist mould to slash duties on 850 imported goods from next year
China is to cut tariffs on more than 850 goods from 1 January in order to boost growth in the world’s second biggest economy.
In a move designed to draw a contrast with Donald Trump’s protectionist approach to trade, Beijing said there would be a temporary cut in duties on products ranging from frozen pork to semiconductors.