Donald Trump’s 104% tariffs on China – and other levies on ‘worst offenders’ – in effect this morning

Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on what he calls “the worst offenders” come into effect at 5am UK time, with China facing by far the biggest levy. The US will hit Chinese imports with 104% tariffs, marking a significant trade escalation between the world’s two largest superpowers. At a briefing on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Donald Trump “believes that China wants to make a deal with the US,” before saying: “It was a mistake for China to retaliate. “When America is punched, he punches back harder.” Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:54…