China and U.S. Might Soon Learn Who’s on Top in Trade War, Global Activism: Chicago Fair Trade Hosts 2018 GlobalFest, Global Notes: The Music of Hurricane Maria

China US Tariffs
In this Sept. 16, 2018, photo, American flags are displayed together with Chinese flags on top of a trishaw in Beijing. The American Chamber of Commerce in China says Beijing will "dig its heels in" after U.S. tariff hikes and appealed for a negotiated end to their trade battle. The chamber on Tuesday, Sept. 18 warned a "downward spiral" appears certain after President Donald Trump approved a tariff hike on $200 billion of Chinese imports in a dispute over Beijing's technology policy. Andy Wong / AP Photo
China US Tariffs
In this Sept. 16, 2018, photo, American flags are displayed together with Chinese flags on top of a trishaw in Beijing. The American Chamber of Commerce in China says Beijing will "dig its heels in" after U.S. tariff hikes and appealed for a negotiated end to their trade battle. The chamber on Tuesday, Sept. 18 warned a "downward spiral" appears certain after President Donald Trump approved a tariff hike on $200 billion of Chinese imports in a dispute over Beijing's technology policy. Andy Wong / AP Photo

China and U.S. Might Soon Learn Who’s on Top in Trade War, Global Activism: Chicago Fair Trade Hosts 2018 GlobalFest, Global Notes: The Music of Hurricane Maria

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  • China-U.S. Trade War: President Trump imposes a 10% tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods
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