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China Hits Back: 125% Tariff on U.S. Goods!

4/21/2025

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China's Ministry of Commerce has issued a stern warning against trade deals that threaten its interests, condemning U.S. tariffs as "unilateral bullying." In response, China has slapped a staggering 125% tariff on U.S. goods and limited exports of vital minerals. President Xi Jinping's recent trip to Southeast Asia seeks to bolster regional alliances as trade tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.

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China's Ministry of Commerce has issued a stern warning against trade deals that threaten its interests, condemning U.S. tariffs as "unilateral bullying." In response, China has slapped a staggering 125% tariff on U.S. goods and limited exports of vital minerals. President Xi Jinping's recent trip to Southeast Asia seeks to bolster regional alliances as trade tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.