Live: Trump announces 34% tariff on Chinese imports, 20% on EU goods

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced huge new tariffs of 34 percent on imports from China and 20 percent on imports from the European Union – two of the main US trade partners. Trump added that a baseline tariff of 10 percent would be imposed on imports from a wide range of other countries, but that some would come under far harsher duties. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Live: Trump announces 34% tariff on Chinese imports, 20% on EU goods
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced huge new tariffs of 34 percent on imports from China and 20 percent on imports from the European Union – two of the main US trade partners. Trump added that a baseline tariff of 10 percent would be imposed on imports from a wide range of other countries, but that some would come under far harsher duties. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.