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How big a deal are the China tariffs?

The tariffs on Chinese imports outlined by President Donald Trump today won’t have a huge impact on the economy even if implemented in full, and we suspect they will end up being watered down. But as the market reaction today highlights, there is a clear risk that sentiment continues to deteriorate. And the damage from a further escalation of the trade conflict with China could be much greater.

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