Stock markets roiled as US-China trade dispute escalates
(The Guardian China)

Markets dropped across the world after Trump threatened to impose $200bn more in levies on Chinese goodsBusiness live: trade war fears escalateThe trade dispute between the US and China escalated on Tuesday, with a senior Trump official accusing China of `theft` and Beijing accusing the US of blackmail.The news roiled global stock markets as investors feared that escalating tensions could trigger an international trade war. Related: Why is Donald Trump threatening more tariffs - and what next? Continue reading...