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Good MornING Asia - 18 September 2018

18 September 2018

The next round of the US-China trade war kicks off as early as next Monday with 10% tariffs on $200bn of US imports from China. The announcement dashes hopes of any trade negotiations between two rivals. Be prepared for a prolonged period of risk-off

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