Trump promises major tariffs on Chinese goods if re-elected

US presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on foreign goods if elected, stating it will bolster the economy.

During a televised debate with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, Trump criticised the state of the economy, calling inflation the worst in US history.

Trump’s election platform includes a proposal to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all imported goods, with Chinese imports facing a 60 per cent tariff and foreign-made cars subject to a 100 per cent tariff.

The debate, hosted by ABC, is the first between the two candidates and may be the only one, as further debates have not been agreed upon.

Attribution: TASS

Subediting: M. S. Salama