Government
July 3, 2019
Glenfiddich is one of the Scotch whisky distillers that could be impacted if the tariffs go into effect. Image credit: Glenfiddich
By Sarah Jones
Amid a lull in the ongoing trade war with China, the United States is threatening to raise tariffs on European goods worth $4 billion.
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