U.S. Drops 91% Surcharge on Goods from the Chinese Mainland
U.S. terminates additional 91% tariffs on goods from the Chinese mainland as of May 14; China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will adjust tariff and non-tariff measures on U.S. imports.
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