U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products misguided approach: expert

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U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products misguided approach: expert

STORY: U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products misguided approach: expert SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News at The Guardian, Tanzania 3. various of street views in U.S. STORYLINE: On Tuesday, the United States announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, lithium batteries, and medical supplies. Tariffs on Chinese EVs jumped from 25 percent to a staggering 100 percent. An expert based in Tanzania criticized the U.S. decision, warning of its misguided nature and potential adverse repercussions. SOUNDBITE (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News at The Guardian, Tanzania "I think it is a misguided approach that could have several negative repercussions. Firstly, these tariffs will likely lead to higher costs for American consumers and businesses. Lithium batteries and e

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