Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs

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China is embracing exports to drive massive trade surpluses and undermine countries that retain open trade policies. 

Switzerland rejects forced labor accusations after US imposes new tariffs

The Associated Press--

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is imposing new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners, just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will impose taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.  Read More

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There is still room for negotiation.  EMTC will follow developments