Trump resumes attacks on China after it denies negotiating on tariffs

Published April 24, 2025 3:48pm ET



President Donald Trump resumed his attacks on China over its trade policies, after Chinese officials denied his claims that they were negotiating on tariffs.

As part of his sweeping reciprocal tariff policy, Trump slapped China with 145% tariffs after it responded to each of his increased tariff rates. While the president softened his tone toward China in recent days, he slammed China on Thursday for pausing its Boeing plane orders and for its role in the fentanyl crisis.

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