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New tariffs on Chinese goods set to begin Sept. 1

A new round of U.S. tariffs of 15% on a wide range of goods from China is set to begin on Sept. 1. The list of targeted imports includes televisions, smartwatches and footwear. We take a look at some of the ramifications. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

Shipping containers from China and other nations are unloaded at the Port of Long Beach in California in February.
Shipping containers from China and other nations are unloaded at the Port of Long Beach in California in February.
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A new round of U.S. tariffs of 15% on a wide range of goods from China is set to begin on Sept. 1. The list of targeted imports includes televisions, smartwatches and footwear. We take a look at some of the ramifications.

Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

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