Piles of steel pipes to be exported are seen in front of cranes at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province March 7, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer
Reuters: Trump set for China tariff announcement on Thursday, trade war fears grow
President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on Chinese imports on Thursday, a White House official said, in a move aimed at curbing theft of U.S. technology that is likely to trigger retaliation from Beijing and stoke fears of a global trade war.
There was no indication of the size and the scope of tariffs, which U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Wednesday would target China’s high technology sector and which could also include restrictions on Chinese investments in the United States. Other sectors like apparel could also be hit.
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MIDDLE EAST
Khamenei says Iran has foiled US plans in Mideast.
Israel will prevent enemies from obtaining nuclear weapons: Netanyahu.
Israel confirms it carried out 2007 airstrike on Syrian nuclear reactor.
Syria's White Helmets: 56 people killed in Eastern Ghouta.
Syrian rebels reach evacuation deal in eastern Ghouta: sources.
Syrian Kurds bitter over West turning a blind eye to Afrin.
US denies reaching deal with Turkey over Syria's Manbij. Turkey says understanding, but no deal, with U.S. on Syria's Manbij.
Turkish air strike 'neutralizes' 12 Kurdish militants in Iraq: military.
Yemeni minister resigns after calling for President Hadi's return.
Hamas says searching for suspect in attack on Palestinian PM.
ASIA
China, Philippines agree 'prudent' cooperation on joint sea exploration.
Kabul Sakhi shrine: 'Dozens dead' in New Year attack. Kabul suicide bombing: Heavy casualties in New Year's blast. Suicide bomber kills at least 29 near shrine in Afghan capital.
South Korea's Moon says three-way summit with North Korea, U.S. possible.
China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise.
China activists fear high-tech crackdown in Xi's 'new era'.
China to reorganise propaganda efforts at home and abroad.
Htin Kyaw, Myanmar president and Aung San Suu Kyi confidante, resigns.
Maldives ex-leader Gayoom charged with terrorism.
AFRICA
44 African nations sign pact establishing free trade area.
UN in final push to salvage Libya political deal.
Executions, torture and slave markets persist in Libya: U.N..
Burundi on brink again as president wants to rule until 2034.
Sierra Leone: Violence fears as tense election reaches runoff.
Boko Haram returns some of the girls it kidnapped last month. Nigeria: Kidnapped schoolgirls 'freed' by Boko Haram.
South Sudan: Drought and war devastating economy.
DR Congo jails former anti-graft chief for life over rebellion.
Armed gangs cream off 'taxes' on river traffic in C. Africa.
Ahead of Egypt vote, most Christians put faith in Sisi.
EUROPE
Sparks fly in Moscow as Russia and Britain trade accusations over spy poisoning.
Nicolas Sarkozy: ex-president faces second day of questioning over Libya case.
Kremlin: Putin & Trump agree that arms race is ‘undesirable’.
Germany proposes Ulm as NATO logistics hub against Russia.
Trump and Juncker under fire for hailing Putin election victory.
Russia threatens to block Telegram app.
Spain refuses to back withdrawal deal over Gibraltar concerns.
Poland accuses EU of 'double standards' on democracy as standoff deepens.
Anger over ruling that British army did not use torture in Northern Ireland.
EU executive unveils plan for digital tax on tech giants.
AMERICAS
Trump to announce China trade sanctions on Thursday.
Trump defends congratulatory phone call to Russia's Putin.
Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in. Texas bombing suspect blows self up as police close in, official says.
Senators press Trump officials on safeguarding 2018 ballots.
US Fed to hike interest rates for first time in 2018.
Venezuelans launch new currencies amid economic crisis.
China stays on the sidelines as Venezuela spirals downward.
U.S. ties 'super important' says Mexican leftist's pick to lead NAFTA talks.
Obama in New Zealand for meetings, golf, but no public talks.
Canada introduces new gun control measures.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US military will not pursue Taliban into Pakistan.
Families of IS India victims learned of deaths on television.
Iraq holds more than 19,000 on Islamic State, militant links.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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WhatsApp co-founder says it is time to delete Facebook.
