Summary
After trade talks collapsed, the US raised tariffs to 25% on $200bn of Chinese goods — the largest single escalation of the conflict. Global supply chains began the first wave of restructuring away from China.
The escalation came after China backtracked on commitments, prompting the White House to accelerate the tariff schedule.
The first major corporate exodus from Chinese manufacturing begins, with Vietnam and Mexico as primary destinations.
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