President Trump intensified the ongoing trade battle with China by sharply raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, the White House confirmed. In response, China hit back with 84% tariffs and began strengthening ties with Europe and Asia to ease the pressure.
US President Donald Trump’s sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese products brings Washington’s extra rate on most products to 145 percent, the White House confirmed on Thursday.
While Trump has paused fresh tariffs on dozens of countries for 90 days on Wednesday, he has intensified pressure on Beijing by raising new tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. This figure builds on a 20% duty introduced earlier this year, citing China’s alleged involvement in the fentanyl supply chain. The total tariffs Trump has imposed on Chinese products this year now stand at 145%, adding to existing levies from past administrations.
Trump announced the 125% levy on Chinese goods on Wednesday, but the White House later clarified that it was in addition to the earlier 20%. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Trump defended his tariff policies, which have rattled global markets, saying the US is in “very good shape.” “We’re very, very happy with the way the country’s running. We’re trying to get the world to treat us fairly,” Trump said.
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