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Fresh data on the U.S. economy show President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war is shaping up as a clear drag on growth this quarter.

Buried in a long list of Chinese exports subject to new U.S. tariffs are truck tires — including retreads — as well as chassis. A 10% tariff on the listed items took effect Sept. 24, and will rise to 25% on Jan. 1 if no resolution is reached.

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Retailers speaking at the Intermodal Association of North America’s Intermodal Expo 2018 said they could move up product shipments due to tariffs being placed on China.

With a strong U.S. economy, a tight freight market and a looming trade war, industry experts believe shippers have been rushing to get products into the United States several weeks early — ahead of tariffs being implemented by the Trump administration and before the approaching holiday shopping season ramps up.

The race is on to get Chinese goods into the United States before President Donald Trump’s tariffs bite.

As the Trump administration keeps piling on tariffs, U.S. stock traders are averting their gaze and holding on tight. Corporate finance chiefs are having a more difficult time.

DALLAS — Shortly before the Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs against Chinese goods, FedEx Corp. leaders tried to assure investors Sept. 17 that a widening trade war will have little direct effect on the company.

BEIJING — China unveiled a slew of changes under mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over technology.