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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Cars Made in Mexico

  • He wants tariffs on cars made by Chinese firms in Mexico
  • GOP nominee says retaliatory tariffs don’t concern him

Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Vandalia, Ohio on March 16.

Photographer: Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP/Getty Images
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Donald Trump said he would hit cars made in Mexico by Chinese companies with a 100% tariff, double the levy he has previously said he would put on automobiles made south of the US border.

Trump addressed Chinese President Xi Jinping directly during a rally speech in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday when threatening the tariffs.