
US again extends tariff exemptions on some Chinese products
New York (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 - The United States again extended tariff exemptions for hundreds of Chinese products once hit by punitive duties, US trade officials announced Tuesday.
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New York (AFP) Dec 26, 2023 - The United States again extended tariff exemptions for hundreds of Chinese products once hit by punitive duties, US trade officials announced Tuesday.
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