President Donald Trump announced plans for a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, responding to China’s upcoming export controls. He shared on Truth Social that China plans to implement large-scale export restrictions on nearly all products by November 1, 2025. Trump stated the new tariffs would align with the existing measures his administration has placed on China.
In his post, Trump expressed disbelief at China’s aggressive trade stance, stating, “It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History.” He also mentioned potential U.S. export controls on critical software. Trump suggested the tariffs could be reconsidered before their November implementation, indicating flexibility by saying, “We’re gonna have to see what happens.” In the Oval Office, he mentioned the timing: “That’s why I made it Nov. 1. We’ll see what happens.”
Trump confirmed he has not canceled a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at an economic conference in South Korea, although he expressed uncertainty: “I don’t know that we’re going to have it,” he said, adding he would attend regardless.
Tariffs a Main Part of Trump Policy
Tariffs have been central to Trump’s trade strategy, targeting both U.S. allies and adversaries, with a focus on China. Since April, the U.S. and China have engaged in a tariff exchange, with rates peaking at 145% before negotiations ended the trade war. Chinese goods still face a 30% base tariff. Trump cited emergency powers to justify higher tariffs, linking them to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports to the U.S. Meanwhile, federal courts continue to review the legality of this authority.
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