US crude prices fell by nearly 2 per cent on Tuesday as US tariffs on China took effect, though President Donald Trump paused for a month a decision on steep levies on neighbours Canada and Mexico.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined $1.32, or 1.8 per cent, to trade at $71.84 per barrel, while Brent futures fell 87 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $75.09 by 0617 GMT.
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