The restrictions build on Trump-era measures, and many are likely to appeal to voters in battleground states ahead of the election.
But it’s less clear if they are enough to rebuild America’s industrial base in a global race with China to lead in the new economy.
The new duties will apply to about $18 billion of annual Chinese imports, the Biden administration said.
Biden is at pains to say that he’s being smarter than Trump on China.
Trump imposed sweeping trade barriers and has vowed to impose more if he’s re-elected.
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