Trump’s trade tantrum


A cargo ship seen near Yangshan Port in Shanghai, China, in this file photo. Trump says that countries have been ripping off the United States for decades. — The New York Times

US President Donald Trump has long accused America’s trading partners of undermining his country, claiming they have engaged in unfair trade practices to siphon off American wealth and boost their own economies.

His ire is directed not only at rivals like China but also at long-standing allies such as Canada and Europe. Complaints range from high tariffs on US products to persistent trade deficits.

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