China hits out at ‘bullying’ US over new tariffs

BEIJING, Aug 24 (AFP): China on Saturday angrily hit out at the latest US tariff hikes on its goods, saying a "bullying" Washington would eventually "eat its own bitter fruit".European leaders have also warned US President Donald Trump of the dangers of trade skirmishes with China and Europe, which look...

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US Steel to idle Indiana plant, 150 jobs at risk

CHICAGO, Aug 24 (Reuters): US Steel said on Friday it will idle a plant in Indiana by mid-November as part of the consolidation of its till mill operations in the United States, a move which could result in lay-offs for nearly 150 employees.The news comes days after the Pittsburgh-based company...

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