Mon Apr 07 16:41:42 UTC 2025: ## Trump Slams China with 50% Tariff Hike, Igniting Trade War Fears
**Washington D.C.** – President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the US-China trade war, announcing a 50% tariff increase on all Chinese goods. This follows Beijing’s announcement of a 34% retaliatory tariff on US goods just two days prior. The new tariff brings the total US tariff on Chinese imports to a staggering 94%, including a previously announced 10% global tariff.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, justified the move by citing China’s “record-setting tariffs, non-monetary tariffs, illegal subsidization of companies, and massive long-term currency manipulation.” He issued an ultimatum, giving China until April 8th, 2025, to withdraw its 34% tariff increase; otherwise, the 94% tariff will take effect on April 9th.
The President further announced the termination of all trade talks with China, rejecting Beijing’s requests for dialogue. However, he stated that negotiations would continue with other nations that have not imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods.
Global markets have reacted negatively to the escalating trade tensions, with stock markets and oil prices plummeting over the past three days. Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” policy, which mirrors the tariffs imposed by other countries, has been met with significant international concern. China had previously warned that such a tit-for-tat approach would only exacerbate the situation and harm all parties involved. The escalating conflict leaves the future of global trade highly uncertain.
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