Retailers are considering setting up US subsidiaries to counter Trump tariffs

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British retailers are exploring ways to fight President Trump’s tariffs, including ceasing exports or looking at setting up US subsidiaries.

Trump has imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese-made goods and has axed – then reinstated – the “de minimis” rule that allows goods under $800 (£645) to be imported without import duty.

 

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