Sharp tariffs and heated words — a blow-by-blow look at global trade in 2018

Global trade has seen a significant change in direction since the start of 2018.

The United States’ decision to impose tariffs, including on its allies, without consulting international institutions has resulted in retaliatory levies and an ongoing war of words.

CNBC takes a look at the key events affecting global trade since January.

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