China to Levy Tax on Some US Car Imports
Posted on December 29th, 2011, by William Amos
Trade disputes between the US and China have been ratcheted up a notch with news that China is to levy a tax on a range of cars built in the United States. The news follows a decision taken by the US to significantly increase taxes on Chinese made tyres.
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