Wed Apr 09 17:52:15 UTC 2025: ## Trump Doubles Down on China Tariffs in Escalating Trade War
**Washington D.C.** – In a dramatic escalation of the US-China trade war, former President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, raising them to 125%. This follows a tit-for-tat exchange earlier in the day, where China increased tariffs on US imports to 84% in response to a previous US tariff hike to 104%.
Trump, announcing the latest tariff increase on his social media platform, TruthSocial, stated that he believes China will eventually realize that its trade practices are no longer acceptable. The move represents a significant deepening of the trade conflict between the two economic superpowers. While the precise economic impact remains to be seen, analysts predict further disruptions to global trade. The escalation comes amidst ongoing tensions between the US and China across various sectors.
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