Mon Mar 03 23:10:18 UTC 2025: ## Trump Raises Tariffs on Chinese Goods Amid Fentanyl Dispute
**Washington D.C. –** President Trump has announced a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war with China, raising tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Chinese imports. The White House cited China’s alleged failure to adequately address the illicit fentanyl trade as the justification for the move.
The new order doubles the existing 10% tariff on unspecified Chinese goods to 20%, fulfilling a prior threat issued by the President. Details regarding the specific goods affected by the tariff increase have yet to be released by the administration. This latest action is expected to further strain already tense US-China relations.
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