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The Chinese move is the first step towards a full blown legal challenge of the US tariffs

China launches WTO challenge against US tariffs

China has launched a World Trade Organisation challenge against Washington's proposal to slap $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports over Beijing's alleged theft of intellectual property and technology, documents published today have shown.

Business • 05 Apr 18

The dollar has fallen back on doubts about Trump's ability to push through those policies

Dollar headed for worst year since 2003

The dollar has slipped to its lowest in more than three months against a basket of major currencies as the euro and sterling have climbed, putting the greenback on track for an almost 10% fall over the year - its worst showing since 2003.

Business • 29 Dec 17

The comments were a fresh reminder of the president's protectionist trade rhetoric, which has been a source of concern for dollar bulls

Dollar slides as Trump says currency is 'too strong'

The dollar slumped broadly this morning, falling to a five-month low against the yen, after US President Donald Trump helped accelerate its recent decline by saying the currency was too strong.

Business • 13 Apr 17

Shortly after 12pm, the single currency tanked to $1.0405, which was the lowest level since January 2003

Euro tumbles to near 14-year low against US dollar

The euro has tumbled to a near 14-year low against the US dollar, a day after the US Federal Reserve lifted interest rates and signalled three more hikes for next year.

Business • 15 Dec 16

The pound has hit its lowest level against the US dollar since June 1985

Sterling falls to 31-year low against US dollar

Sterling slid to its lowest level in more than three decades against the US dollar today, as investors sold the currency on worries over the impact of Britain's looming departure from the European Union.

Business • 04 Oct 16

US dollar

China launches WTO challenge against US tariffs

Dollar headed for worst year since 2003

Dollar slides as Trump says currency is 'too strong'

Euro tumbles to near 14-year low against US dollar

Sterling falls to 31-year low against US dollar

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