The making of a global trade war
Trade tensions between the United States, China, Canada and the European Union have been brewing for more than a year.
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September 18, 2018
China says it will impose tariffs on $60 billion worth of US imports in retaliation to the new taxes on $200 billion of Chinese imports announced by the United States. The 5% and 10% tariffs will come into effect on September 24.
September 18, 2018
The Trump administration announces a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion. The United States will charge a 10% tariff on the imports from September 24, increasing to 25% at the end of the year.
August 23, 2018
China responds to new US taxes with 25% tariffs on $16 billion worth of American goods, including chemical products and diesel fuel.
August 23, 2018
The United States imposes 25% tariffs on another $16 billion of Chinese goods. The tax affects 279 Chinese products, including chemical products, motorcycles, speedometers and antennas.
August 15, 2018
Turkey doubles retaliatory tariffs on American cars to 120% and on alcoholic drinks to 140%. It also hikes taxes on US fruit, coal and rice.
August 10, 2018
President Donald Trump says he will double US tariffs on steel and aluminum from Turkey to 50% and 20%.
August 8, 2018
China says it will impose tariffs of 25% on roughly $16 billion worth of imports from the United States on August 23.
August 7, 2018
The Trump administration unveiled a list of roughly $16 billion worth of imports from China that will be hit with 25% tariffs.
August 3, 2018
Beijing announces plans to put tariffs of up to 25% on US products worth $60 billion if the Trump administration follows through with threats to tax $200 billion of Chinese goods.
August 1, 2018
Trump administration says it’s increasing the rate of proposed tariffs to 25% on an additional $200 billion worth of goods from China.
July 10, 2018
The Trump administration releases a list of Chinese goods worth $200 billion that could face 10% tariffs. It includes fruit and vegetables, handbags, refrigerators, rain jackets and baseball gloves.
July 6, 2018
Chinese tariffs on $34 billion worth of US imports come into effect
July 6, 2018
US tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports come into effect
July 1, 2018
China cuts import duties on passenger vehicles from 25% to 15%
June 29, 2018
Europe warns US car tariffs could result in global retaliation against $300 billion worth of US exports
June 22, 2018
Trump threatens 20% tariffs on car imports from the European Union
June 22, 2018
The European Union imposes tariffs of 25% on US products such as motorcycles, orange juice, bourbon, peanut butter, cigarettes and denim
June 21, 2018
India announces it will impose retaliatory tariffs on a range of American goods including apples, walnuts and some chemical and metal products. The tariffs will go into effect on August 4.
June 18, 2018
Trump threatens tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, on top of $50 billion already announced, if China retaliates. He threatens tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, if China retaliates again.
June 15, 2018
China vows to retaliate with tariffs on $50 billion worth of US goods, including cars, planes and soybeans
June 15, 2018
United States says it will impose a 25% tariff on $50 billion of Chinese exports starting July 6, targeting Chinese aerospace, robotics, manufacturing and auto industries
June 6, 2018
Mexico imposes tariffs on $3 billion worth of US exports, a day after filing a complaint against United States with the World Trade Organization
June 2, 2018
Trade talks between United States and China in Beijing fail to produce progress
June 1, 2018
Canada and the European Union file complaints against United States with the World Trade Organization
June 1, 2018
United States imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union
May 31, 2018
European Union says it will start the process for enacting retaliatory tariffs
May 31, 2018
Mexico vows to retaliate with comparable penalties on American lamps, pork, fruit, cheese and flat steel
May 31, 2018
United States says it will start charging tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union
May 30, 2018
China says it will fight back against US tariffs announced on May 29
May 29, 2018
The White House says it will proceed with 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of goods from China, and place new limits on Chinese investments in US high-tech industries
May 23, 2018
United States opens investigation into car imports
May 22, 2018
Japan informs the World Trade Organization it could impose counter-measures against United States after being hit by steel and aluminum tariffs
May 15, 2018
Trade talks between United States and China begin in Washington
April 17, 2018
China's Commerce Ministry says it will start charging importers a fee of about 179% on US sorghum. The imports were worth $1 billion in 2017
April 5, 2018
President Trump calls for another $100 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese goods, if China retaliates against initial round of tariffs on goods worth $50 billion
April 4, 2018
Chinese government announces plans for tariffs on $50 billion worth of US imports, including soybeans, autos and aircraft
April 3, 2018
US Trade Representative announces initial list of roughly 1,300 Chinese exports worth $50 billion that could be subject to US tariffs as punishment for intellectual property theft
March 23, 2018
China threatens tariffs on $3 billion worth of US goods in response to steel and aluminum tariffs
March 23, 2018
US steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
March 22, 2018
Trump administration directs the US trade representative to put tariffs on about $50 billion worth of Chinese imports following a seven-month investigation into intellectual property theft
March 9, 2018
Trump administration announces 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% tariffs on aluminum imports, but grants exemptions to some allies, including Canada, Mexico and the European Union
August 14, 2017
Trump administration launches investigation into intellectual property theft by China
April 27, 2017
Trump administration launches investigation into aluminum imports
April 20, 2017
Trump administration launches investigation into steel imports
Julia Horowitz contributed to this report.
Published July 5, 2018