China says it will 'fight to the end' in tariffs dispute with US
What
China says it will 'fight to the end' in tariffs dispute with US China says it will 'fight to the end' in tariffs dispute with US The Commerce Ministry said the US's imposition of "so-called 'reciprocal tariffs'" on China is "completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice".
Key points
- If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose additional Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th, Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social.
- China says it will 'fight to the end' in tariffs dispute with US The Commerce Ministry said the US's imposition of so-called 'reciprocal tariffs' on China is completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.
- An aerial view of a container terminal in Qingdao (Chiantopix/AP) The US threat to escalate tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake and once again exposes the blackmailing nature of the US.
- Containers pile up at Kwai Chung Container terminal in Hong Kong (Chan Long/Hei/AP) US total goods trade with China was an estimated 582 billion US dollars in 2024, making it the top trader in goods with the US.
- Paul Wang, 30, who sells stainless accessories, including necklaces, bracelets, and tongue studs to Europe, said the European market was now more important after the extra US 50% tariffs and he would be watching to see which other firms in his field would be competing in that space.
Who
Donald Trump; John Lee; Washington
When
id the US's imposition of "so-called 'reciprocal t
Where
China; US; Qingdao
Why
Mr Trump's threat came after China said it would retaliate against US tariffs he announced last week. "If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose additional Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th," Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated!" If Mr Trump implements his new tariffs on Chinese products, US tariffs on Chinese goods would reach a combined 104%.
How
China says it will 'fight to the end' in tariffs dispute with US The Commerce Ministry said the US's imposition of "so-called 'reciprocal tariffs'" on China is "completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice".
Impact
Mr Trump's threat came after China said it would retaliate against US tariffs he announced last week. "If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose additional Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th," Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated!" If Mr Trump implements his new tariffs on Chinese products, US tariffs on Chinese goods would reach a combined 104%.
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