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US targets $300B of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes

  BEIJING - U.S. officials are targeting a $300 billion list of additional Chinese imports including laptop computers for tariff hikes, ratcheting up a trade fight that is shaking financial markets and fueling fears about global economic growth.   The release followed Beijing's announcement Monday of tariffs of up to 25% on $60 billion of American imports in their spiraling dispute over Chinese technology ambitions and other irritants.     The list of 3,805 product categories is a step toward carrying out President Donald Trump's May 5 threat to extend punitive 25% duties to all Chinese imports, the U.S. Trade Representative announced.   ...

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