CAPE TOWN - The gloves are off and the tariffs are going up. China has responded in the escalating trade war with the US by imposing a staggering 125% levy on American goods.
It's part of a high-stakes economic showdown that resembles a global chess match.
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The Trump administration is also refusing to back down, imposing combined tariffs of 145% on Chinese imports.
While both Beijing and Washington claim they are open to discussion, it's evident that neither side is ready to concede just yet.
Agro-economic strategist Fertice Miller spoke to eNCA.