From bedroom to garage, US-China trade war about to invade your home

President Donald Trump’s trade war is barging into bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms all over America.

Trump’s initial tariffs on $34 billion of Made-in-China goods, which took effect on July 6, stayed clear of popular household products. But as he looks to penalize nearly half of the $505 billion the US imported from China last year, it’s getting harder to shield the public.

His plan to impose a 10 per cent tax on $200 billion of China-made products threatens to give US consumers a bruising in every corner of the home. The tariffs may go into effect after public consultations end on August