Biden sends message to China ― and working-class voters ― with tariff threat

WASHINGTON ― During his three-plus years in office, President Joe Biden has reversed Donald Trump's actions on immigration, climate and a long list of other areas. Not only has Biden left in place Trump's tariffs on some $300 billion of Chinese goods − this week, he threatened to triple a 7.5% tariff rate on China steel and aluminum to 25%. The move appears as much about the 2024 election as economics, according to trade experts. Biden is sending a signal to the United Steelworkers union − in an appeal to...