Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-moves-toward-levying-new-tariff-on-china-for-flooding-market-with-cheap-goods-ap-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Considers 7.5% Tariff on Chinese Goods Due to Overcapacityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-moves-toward-levying-new-tariff-on-china-for-flooding-market-with-cheap-goods-ap-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-moves-toward-levying-new-tariff-on-china-for-flooding-market-with-cheap-goods-ap-sources-say#u50075Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:50:24 +0000The US government is considering a 7.5% tariff on Chinese imports to counter the flooding of markets with cheap goods. This move comes as the administration addresses structural overcapacity in China's industrial sector. The proposed tariffs are timed to precede upcoming talks between President Trump and President Xi. While US officials target overcapacity, Chinese experts argue that these tariffs will not resolve underlying productivity issues.Why it mattersThe dispute centers on structural excess capacity, where China produces more goods than its domestic market can consume. This leads