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Tariffs on Chinese goods drop to 55%, but that's cold comfort for consumers
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U.S. trade deal with China cuts tariffs on Chinese imports to 55 percent , 10 percent on 10 percent .
Deal broke down after China refused to roll back export restrictions on rare earth elements.
China 's ministry of commerce is maintaining its examination and approval process on REEs, approving an unspecified number of licenses.
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