China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports

Published April 4, 2025 7:54am ET



China’s State Council Tariff Commission announced Friday it would impose 34% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products days after the Trump administration announced 34% tariffs on Chinese products.

The announcement from China comes days after President Donald Trump revealed his slate of “reciprocal” tariffs on the world. Trump’s tariffs included a baseline 10% tariff on all imports and higher rates for some other countries, including China.

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