In a movement that further intensifies economic tensions between Donald Trump and China, the White House announced the application of additional 104 % tariffs on Chinese imports. This measurement occurs after China has visibly maintained its own customs duties of 34 % on American exports.
Donald Trump wants to bend China with record prices
Donald Trump's initiative comes after his ultimatum launched yesterday at China … A direct response to Beijing Resistance to lift his reprisals. Coming into force this Tuesday, April 8 at noon, these new prices will take effect today, with collections that start on April 9. The American president specified in a message published on Truth Social that China was actively looking to conclude an agreement, but had not yet found how to initiate the negotiations.
This escalation Announced by the White House press attachéKaroline Leavitt, marks a crucial stage in the trade war already underway between the two economic giants. While the United States is trying to exert maximum pressure on China so that it changes its business practices, in particular with regard to intellectual property and industrial subsidy practices, Beijing is inflexible in its responses.
Italy ready to negotiate with Washington
The 104 % of prices imposed by Trump are the highest ever recorded in this trade war! A blow for American and Chinese companies dependent on the world supply chain. However, Donald Trump continues to defend his policy, saying that these measures are essential to protect the economic interests of the United States.
On the Italy side, Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, will go to the United States to initiate negotiations with President Donald Trump concerning commercial prices. This visit aims to discuss growing economic tensions between the two countries, in a context of world trade war, especially with China.
As tensions are increasing, the future of economic relations between Washington and Beijing remains uncertain. Donald Trump seems confident in the idea that an agreement will end up being signed, but the path to the resolution seems sown with pitfalls. In the meantime, France and Europe are also preparing a response in the United States. What will be Trump's reaction?
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