In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has announced it will increase tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, effective Saturday, April 12, 2025.
This move comes in response to the United States raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%. The Chinese Ministry of Finance criticized the U.S. actions as “unilateral bullying and coercion,” and warned that China would continue to counter any measures that harm its interests.
In a statement issued by the Commission, China warned that continued U.S. tariff hikes would be futile, calling them “a joke in the history of world economy.” The statement further emphasized that the current tariff rates have effectively destroyed the market for U.S. goods in China, with no room for further U.S. exports. “If the U.S. government continues to increase tariffs on Chinese goods, China will ignore it,” the statement added.
China, viewing these actions as violations of international trade norms, responded by raising its tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125%, effective April 12, 2025. The Chinese Ministry of Finance condemned the U.S. measures as “unilateral bullying and coercion,” signaling a firm stance against what it perceives as economic aggression. This tit-for-tat escalation has significantly strained economic relations between the two nations, with potential repercussions for global markets and supply chains.
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