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Trump's Tariff Tactics Shift Amid Trade Tensions

11/2/2025

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In February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico.
After meeting President Xi Jinping, Trump cut tariffs on Chinese goods by 10% in exchange for curbing fentanyl exports.
Nevertheless, U.S. coal exports to China fell 14% this year, due to Chinese tariffs.
China reduced imports of beef to $11 million in September, a 90% drop from the previous year, and shifted to Brazil and Argentina.

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Story summary

In February 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico.
After meeting President Xi Jinping, Trump cut tariffs on Chinese goods by 10% in exchange for curbing fentanyl exports.
Nevertheless, U.S. coal exports to China fell 14% this year, due to Chinese tariffs.
China reduced imports of beef to $11 million in September, a 90% drop from the previous year, and shifted to Brazil and Argentina.