U.S. Slaps 104% Tariffs on Chinese Imports as Trade Tensions Escalate

Post Views: 413 US-China tariffs The United States has sharply increased tariffs on Chinese imports, pushing the rate from 54% to a steep 104%.This decision, announced by White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt, reflects the latest escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict.The new duties officially take effect on April 9, 2025, as part of the White House’s broader tariff strategy under President Donald Trump.   U.S.-China Tariffs Reach Critical Level Until now, imports from China faced a combined tariff of 54%, made up of a 20% preliminary levy and a 34% retaliatory duty.The ne...