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Signs Point To Trump Getting Tougher On China Over Trade

Its competitors often complain that unfair trade practices have helped China become the world's top exporter. Now, the Trump administration seems increasingly likely to confront China on trade.

For all his harsh rhetoric about unfair trade practices by China, President Trump stopped short of taking any punitive actions against Beijing during his first year in office.

That may be about to change, however.

Over the next few weeks, the Trump Administration is expected to release the results of a seven-month investigation into Chinese trade practices, under Section 301 of the Trade Act

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