China’s zero-tariff gambit: why Beijing is slashing duties as Trump raises them
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-01-21 01:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, US Politics, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power
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