Hong Kong also Complains about Trump Tariffs

Chan criticised the "constantly changing" US policies

Hong Kong has joined the chorus of outrage and frustration over US President Donald Trump's constant barrage of announcements regarding tariffs on imported goods.

Acting Chief Executive Eric Chan Kwok-ki spoke out Tuesday against higher tariffs on Chinese foods, including those from Hong Kong.

Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports, and the Hong Kong government vowed to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization.

There was confusion over US-bound parcels  

"This is absolutely inconsistent with WTO rules... and also they have totally disregarded that Hong Kong is a separate customs territory," Chan said.

The SAR is calling on the US to take immediate action "to rectify its wrongdoing".

Chan, like many other world leaders, has described American policies as "constantly changing", pointing out the issue of sending parcels to relatives and friends in the US.

Last week there was confusion when the United States Postal Service suspended inbound parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong, which caused Hongkong Post to temporarily stop accepting US-bound parcels. 

Then in less than a day the USPS reversed its decision, but Hongkong Post only resumed service to the US today after Washington confirmed it would not impose additional duty on mail items containing goods from Hongkong Post.

Parcels are only the tip of the iceberg... Trump believes the US economy is going to be powerful again thanks to punitive measures when every other economist says it will hurt everyone including America.

And it's only the third week since he's been in office...