President Trump actually raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% after China increased its tariffs on American goods to 84%, citing China's continued disregard for global market rules. Now see, China engages in a wide range of unfair trading practices, from dumping to discriminatory non tariff barriers to forced technology transfers and outright theft. Now, let's not forget China's tariff escalation during President Trump's first term when they slapped steep tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum and a variety of agricultural products. (01:17–01:27)
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Asserts that China engages in unfair trading practices including dumping and forced technology transfers.
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