Donald Trump wants to reduce the US trade deficit, but is he aiming at the right target? Photo: AFP

Abacus by Tom Holland

Trump’s opening salvo in trade war with China misses the mark

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While US tariffs on steel and aluminium are aimed at hurting Beijing, they are largely irrelevant. So why are the penalties causing such a stink internationally?

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Published: 7:01am, 19 Mar, 2018

Updated: 1:07pm, 23 Mar, 2018

Donald Trump wants to reduce the US trade deficit, but is he aiming at the right target? Photo: AFP

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