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Trump begins process to raise tariffs on remaining China imports

The statement by USTR Robert Lighthizer said the value of products subject to new round of tariffs is approximately dollar 300 billion.

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the US trade representative to start the process of raising tariffs on all remaining imports from China, the USTR said in a statement.

The statement by USTR Robert Lighthizer said the value of products subject to new round of tariffs is approximately dollar 300 billion.

It said details on the process for a public notice and comment period for the tariffs will be published shortly in the Federal Register, and more details will be available on the USTR’s website on Monday.

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