President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to 125% with immediate effect.
The decision, which he shared on his Truth Social platform, comes as a response to what he describes as a lack of respect from China toward the global market.
“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately,” Trump stated.
The former president also revealed that more than 75 countries have been in talks with various U.S. government departments, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the United States Trade Representative (USTR), seeking to resolve ongoing issues related to international trade, tariffs, and currency manipulation.
Trump acknowledged the cooperative stance of these countries and noted that none had retaliated against the U.S. in any form. As a result, he announced a temporary tariff reduction.
“Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non Monetary Tariffs, and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorised a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Trump emphasized that these actions are intended to restore fairness in global trade and urged China to reconsider its approach.
“At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realise that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable.”
The new tariffs and temporary reductions are effective immediately, signaling a new chapter in U.S. trade policy under Trump’s influence.