The U.S. is pausing a hike on many countries' tariff rates, but raising China's further.
The changes are effective immediately. President Donald Trump's 10% baseline tariff on all countries will remain in place, but China is now subject to a 125% rate. The actions add to a trade war between the U.S. and China that has been escalating in the past days.
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