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Goldman Sachs predicts Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports likely to average 20%, not 60%

Credited from: SCMP

  • Goldman Sachs' chief economist predicts that tariffs imposed by President-elect **Trump** on Chinese imports will average **20%**, rather than the **60%** initially promised.
  • These tariffs might increase to **60%** on specific key capital goods like **solar panels, steel, and aluminum**.
  • Hatzius anticipates a mix of tariff rates, affecting consumer products like **iPhones** with lower tariffs.
  • Should the tariffs be enforced, it could decrease China's GDP by an estimated **0.7%**, complicating the trade environment between the US and China.
  • China is reportedly ready to respond with various measures, including **export controls** and potential challenges for US companies operating there.

For the full article, visit SCMP.

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