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China Hits Back With 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
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BREAKING: China Hits Back With 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Effective: April 10, 2025
 Source: China’s Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council


Background & Escalation:

  • Trump administration recently raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 104% (as of April 9).

  • China responds with its own tariff hike: from 34% to 84% on U.S. imports.


Economic Fallout:

  • Trade tensions threaten to cripple trade between the world’s top two economies.

  • U.S. Exports to China (2024): $143.5B

  • U.S. Imports from China (2024): $438.9B

  • Global markets tumble:

    • S&P 500: Down 20% → Bear Market

    • Kospi (South Korea): Also in bear territory

    • Shanghai & Hong Kong: Stocks plunge since April 2


U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

“This escalation is a loser for them.”


Context:

  • Part of Trump’s broader strategy involving previous tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, initially tied to combating fentanyl imports.

  • Other countries like Japan are seeking to negotiate — China is digging in.