President of the United States, Donald Trump, has confirmed that a 104 percent tariff on Chinese imports officially took effect on Wednesday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two global powers.
Speaking at a White House event, President Trump described the move as a necessary response to what he called years of unfair trade practices by China and other nations.
“Right now, China is paying a 104% tariff. It sounds ridiculous, but they’ve charged us 100 to 125 percent on many items. Many countries have. They’ve ripped us off left and right. But now it’s our turn to do the ripping!” Trump declared.
The White House had earlier announced on Tuesday that the new tariff would be implemented at midnight, following the administration’s sweeping tariff policy unveiled on April 2, 2025.
The decision comes in response to China’s refusal to reverse its own 34 percent retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods. In recent weeks, both nations have exchanged rounds of tariffs, intensifying what has become a full-scale trade war with potential global economic implications.
Beijing has maintained its stance, insisting it will not back down in the face of Washington’s latest trade measures.
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