US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Further Amid Trump's 145% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Published on 4.24.25

  The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described a trade embargo on both nations, while China has retaliated by imposing 125% levies on imports from the US in response to the high added rate of 145% on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration. The tariffs have already affected various sectors, including steel, aluminum, and automobile imports. China's Ministry of Commerce has stated that it will not accept any deal at the expense of its interests and will take reciprocal countermeasures. The ministry described US actions as "abusing tariffs" and "unilateral bullying." This stance suggests a deepening rift between the two nations, with each side refusing to back down. The ongoing trade war highlights the complexities of international relations and the challenges of navigating global economic interdependence.

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