China announced spectacular customs duties on American products, which will drop to 84 % from April 10, 2025, at 12:01 pm. This decision is a direct response to Donald Trump, which had noted the prices on Chinese imports up to 104 % the day before!
China reacts to Trump's prices: an 84 % response
Following the increase in customs tariffs of 104 % to China by Donald Trump, the Empire of the retailed environment. In a statement disseminated by the Council for State Tariffs Committee, China firmly condemns this American measure, which it considers contrary to the rules of multilateral trade and harmful to the stability of the global economy. The text is based on Chinese laws and the principles of international law to justify the immediate entry into force of this measure.
The timing of this response to 84 %, less than 24 hours from the entry into force of American prices, underlines the firmness of Beijing. The full list of targeted American products has not yet been published, but observers anticipate surcharges in sensitive sectors such as agriculture, technology or the automobile.
Protectionist climbing and geopolitical tensions
This new price salvo is likely to amplify trade tensions already exacerbated since Trump's return to the White House. While continuing its confrontation strategy to protect the American national industry, this Chinese response could aggravate tensions on the world markets and derail already fragile supply chains.
The tone is set: Beijing does not intend to give in, but nevertheless calls for a resumption of dialogue within the framework of a fair trade. Speaking of dialogue, Japan has dispatched an official delegation to Washington to Meet US officialsin the hope of eating growing trade tensions between the major economic powers.
This new escalation between China and Donald Trump marks a worrying turning point for the world economy. While customs tensions are intensifying, the outcome will depend on the ability of the great powers to reconnect. But in the meantime, what will be Trump's response? Will he still give an ultimatum to China? The answer certainly in a few hours.
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