Michigan farmers talk tariffs as China imposes new ones on their products [Video]

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — With so many tariffs going into effect on American imports and vice versa from China and Canada, it’s easy to get confused.

How looming tariffs on Canada can affect several Michigan industries, including lumber, dairy & auto

How looming tariffs on Canada can affect several Michigan industries, including lumber, dairy & auto

Beijing began imposing tariffs on many farm products from the United States on Monday, and China is our largest overseas market.

It is the latest escalation of a trade fight between the world’s two largest economies. So, what does this mean for our local farmers? It seems the back-and-forth tariff ‘War of the Titans’ is on.

The Chinese government announced new tariffs on farm products, following President Trump’s raising tariffs on Chinese products for the second time since taking office.

The Chinese tariffs will include a 15% levy on U.S. products like chicken, wheat, …