U.S. President Trump Approves Tariffs On $50billion Worth Of Chinese Imports

Daily Mail: Trump's trade war heats up: President approves tariffs on $50billion worth of Chinese imports that could come into force TODAY as world's second largest economy promises swift retaliation

* Trump had warned of tariffs over Chinese theft of patents from US tech firms
* Tariffs will target technologies where China hopes to become a world leader
* Other items possibly included are flamethrowers, defibrillators and false teeth
* Comes after Trump slapped steep tariffs on imported steel and aluminium imported from Canada, the EU and Mexico

President Trump has approved tariffs on $50billion worth of Chinese goods which could come into force today, it has been reported.

The White House will publish the list on Friday with tariffs to take effect 'shortly' afterwards, officials said.

The tariffs will target technology industries where China hopes to become a world leader, after an investigation uncovered rampant intellectual property theft by Chinese companies against US firms.

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