U.S.-China Tariff Deal Tested by Interference Claim

China said both sides agreed U.S. tariffs — taxes on imported goods — won't rise further, per the NYT (July 17, 2026). Hours earlier, Trump accused China of election interference; CBC News called the claims baseless, and Beijing denied them. If the accusation unravels the deal, higher tariffs could raise prices on everyday products and disrupt the flow of goods between the two countries.