Thu Apr 10 05:23:35 UTC 2025: ## Trump Escalates Trade War with China, Imposes 125% Tariffs, Pauses Tariffs on Other Countries
**Washington D.C.** – President Donald Trump dramatically escalated the ongoing trade war with China on Wednesday, raising tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125 percent. This follows earlier increases to 104 percent, prompting immediate retaliatory measures from Beijing, which increased its own tariffs on US goods to 84 percent and filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Trump justified the latest tariff hike, announced via Truth Social, by citing a lack of respect from China and asserting that the days of China “ripping off” the US are over. He expressed confidence that China, despite its pride, will ultimately negotiate a deal. He described Chinese President Xi Jinping as “a very smart man” who loves his country and will eventually seek an agreement.
In a seemingly contradictory move, Trump simultaneously announced a 90-day pause on tariffs imposed on numerous other countries. He attributed this decision to concerns about the volatility in the US bond market, stating he observed market participants becoming “queasy.” This temporary reprieve excludes China, which remains the primary target of Trump’s trade offensive.
The escalating trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies continues to send shockwaves through global markets. China’s response to the latest tariff hike is still pending. The WTO complaint accuses the Trump administration of employing “bullying tactics.” The long-term impact of Trump’s aggressive trade policies remains to be seen.
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