Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said he plans to implement a 10% tariff on China-based imports as soon as Feb. 1, according to a press briefing at the White House Tuesday night.

Trump issued a similar remark during inauguration day about his plans to enact 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico by the same date. Both statements line up with promises the president made following his reelection in November.

While Trump originally said in November that he would sign a day one executive or…