President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are now at least 145%, far above the level many economists said could decimate U.S.-China trade.
April 10, 2025China News Updates
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Trump Again Increases Small Parcel Tariff on China Shipments
President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with China once again increased tariffs applied to small parcels that were previously exempt from duties.
April 10, 2025Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding
President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.
April 10, 2025US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%
China again vowed to “fight to the end” April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.
April 9, 2025US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat
Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trump’s assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.
April 8, 2025Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China
Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.
April 8, 2025Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions
Panama’s top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.
April 8, 2025China Says It Will ‘Fight to the End’ on Trump Tariffs
China said April 8 it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
April 8, 2025Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
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