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China, S Korea hit out at US for tariffs on washing machines, solar panels
Published Tue, Jan 23, 2018 · 09:50 PM
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SOUTH Korea and China protested on Tuesday against US President Donald Trump slapping steep import tariffs on washing machines and solar panels in a move that stirred fears in Asia of more protectionist measures coming out of Washington.
For all his rhetoric to win votes, Mr Trump's actions on trade during his first year had been less alarming than many outside the country had feared - until now.
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