China is raising tariffs on $60 billion worth of US exports to China in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s move on Friday. Beijing’s response today covers thousands of items — from American beer and swimsuits to frozen fruits and stuffed pasta. Host Marco Werman speaks with Susan Thornton, a former assistant secretary of state for Asia-Pacific affairs, about how the trade war is playing out in China.
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