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US-China Trade War Escalates: Tariffs Soar to 145%

4/19/2025

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Trump Initiates Trade War

In 2024, the US grappled with a staggering $295 billion trade deficit with China, leading President Trump to unleash a hefty 145% tariff on Chinese imports. China struck back with a 125% tariff on American goods, igniting a fierce trade war that jeopardizes the prices of everyday items and disrupts production, as both countries spiral deeper into this escalating conflict.

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Manufacturers Shift Strategies

Chinese manufacturers are facing a crisis as U.S. tariffs take a toll, forcing them to turn to social media for direct sales. With shipping demand in freefall, canceled voyages and unsold goods are stacking up in ports. The removal of the "de minimis" exemption could spell disaster, pushing these businesses closer to the brink in a faltering domestic economy.

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Trump Initiates Trade War

In 2024, the US grappled with a staggering $295 billion trade deficit with China, leading President Trump to unleash a hefty 145% tariff on Chinese imports. China struck back with a 125% tariff on American goods, igniting a fierce trade war that jeopardizes the prices of everyday items and disrupts production, as both countries spiral deeper into this escalating conflict.

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