History: January 23 (#5)

History: January 23 (#5)
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January 23, 2018 The China–United States trade war begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines.

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On January 23, in the year 2018: The China–United St ates trade war begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines. An economic conflict between China and the United States has been ongoing since January 2018, when U.

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Why January 23, 2018 matters: The China–United States trade wa r begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 23, 2018 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The China–United States trade war begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%E2%80%93United_States_trade_war (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)