China HK report: China announces fresh import tariff cuts amid brewing trade war

United States and China Cargo Container Isolated. Trade war Concept

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On Wednesday, China government unveiled plans to cut tariffs for products including machinery, electrical equipment and textile products beginning on Nov. 1, as the country braces for an escalating trade war with the United States. Meanwhile, British Airways axed its entire Hong Kong crew on Wednesday ahead of the closure of its local base next month. Renee Cheung reports.



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