WASHINGTON, D.C.: China on Tuesday vowed to retaliate against the United States and warned of “uncertainty” in trade talks after US President Donald Trump targeted another $200 billion in Chinese imports with tariffs starting next week. “These practices plainly constitute a grave threat to the long-term health and prosperity of the United States economy,” he said. “But, so far, China has been unwilling to change its practices,” including theft and force transfer of technology. “Once again, I urge China’s leaders to take swift action to end their country’s unfair trade practices,” Trump said. The removal of smartwatches and wireless headphones represents a win for tech giant Apple, which had warned the tariffs would hit its Apple Watch and Airpods product lines.

Source: Manila Times September 18, 2018 16:30 UTC