More China tariffs if re-elected, Donald Trump says - BBC News

The ex-president says he will impose tariffs that could be higher than 60% if he wins the election.

45 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mr Trump has long accused China of unfair trading practices and intellectual property theftBy Peter HoskinsBusiness reporterFormer US president Donald Trump has said he would impose more tariffs on Chinese goods if he wins the US election in November.

In an interview with Fox News, he said the tariffs could be in excess of 60%.

"We have to do it," said Mr Trump

Currently the frontrunner for the Republican party, Mr Trump is facing a number of criminal charges including attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, which he has denied.

He has long accused China of unfair trading practices and intellectual property theft.

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