Aug 13, 2019
Trump delays some tariffs on Chinese imports
The US is delaying imposing tariffs on some imports from China until 15 December because of "Health, safety, national security and other factors". The products include mobile phones, laptops, video game consoles, some toys, computer monitors, and certain footwear and clothing. Other items facing a 10% tariff will go ahead as planned on 1 September. Technology investors welcomed news of the exemptions, pushing an index of chip stocks up 2.8%. President Donald Trump said on 1 August he would impose a 10% tariff on $300bn of Chinese goods, blaming China for not following through on promises to buy more American agricultural products. He also personally criticised Chinese President Xi Jinping for failing to do more to stem sales of the synthetic opioid fentanyl amid an opioid overdosing crisis in the US. The USTR intends to publish additional details and lists of the specific product types affected by the announcement.
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