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US Delays New Tariffs on Some Chinese Exports

Ken Bredemeier

   WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Tuesday said it is delaying a new 10% tariff
   on some key Chinese imported consumer products that President Donald
   Trump had been set to impose September 1.

   The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the levies on laptop
   computers and computer monitors, cell phones, video game consoles, some
   toys, shoes and clothing would be delayed until December 15. That could
   be a cost-saving benefit to U.S. consumers, who often give such
   products to family members and friends over the December holiday
   season.

   In addition, the U.S. said it is exempting altogether a separate group
   of Chinese imports "based on health, safety, national security and
   other factors."

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