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US President Donald Trump on April 2 signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners.
All imports would be subject to 10 percent additional tariffs, except as otherwise provided, the executive order said. This will take effect on April 5.
On April 9, Trump announced a pause on certain "reciprocal tariffs".
10:16 2025-04-18
China's fight against US tariffs serves global interests, a senior economist says

Zhang Yansheng from the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, in an interview with China Perspective, pointed out that the Trump administration's tariff war shows the US is retreating from its role in global trade liberalization. Key points: China should turn the tariff situation into an opportunity by expanding domestic demand, and deepening reforms and opening up. Conclusion: This can bring prosperity through more interaction and cooperation between China and the world.

09:15 2025-04-18
China pushing strongly for globalization drive

US using 'brute force' to compel others to fund its trade deficit

00:13 2025-04-18
Tariff hikes to cause global trade slowdown, WTO says

09:32 2025-04-17
E-commerce helps take bite out of duties

Chinese e-commerce platforms are helping exporters sell products domestically to counter US tariff hikes and expand domestic demand. JD will buy $27.3 billion worth of goods from exporters in a year. Alibaba's Taobao and Tmall will assist 10,000 foreign - trade companies. PDD plans to invest 100 billion yuan in three years. These measures can help exporters in the short - term and foster a new consumption ecosystem in the long - term. Also, DHgate is popular in the US due to TikTok - driven consumer education.

22:05 2025-04-16
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

21:33 2025-04-16
MOC: US' tariffs on certain Chinese exports as high as 245%

China has taken note of the accumulation of various tariffs imposed by the United States, which have reached as high as 245 percent on certain Chinese exports, a clear indication of the US administration’s reckless weaponization of tariffs, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

21:28 2025-04-16
World merchandise trade expected to decline by 0.2 pct in 2025: WTO

08:48 2025-04-16
Global leaders criticize dangers of US tariffs

00:11 2025-04-16
US small businesses file lawsuit against Trump's tariffs

20:20 2025-04-15
Rip-off claims hoodwinking of US public: China Daily editorial

The US administration has long accused foreign countries of taking advantage of the United States at the expense of domestic jobs and US industries. In US President Donald Trump's view, the US has received less return value and resources for what it has given the world in terms of the amount of money, trade preferences and other resources. "They're ripping us off" is his constant refrain.

19:14 2025-04-15
World experts rally behind China amid US tariff tensions

09:52 2025-04-15
DHL chief says duties to boost Sino-EU biz ties

09:19 2025-04-15
US tariff hike on small orders to harm trade

Experts say the US government's tariff hikes on small Chinese packages disrupt trade order, harm US consumers, and prompt Chinese e - commerce platforms to adjust. Key points: the new tariffs start from May 2; they increase US consumers' costs and curb the US economy; Chinese e - commerce should expand channels and build overseas warehouses. Conclusion: Chinese online retailers should enhance product value, brand awareness, and explore diverse markets.

08:58 2025-04-15
US trade tension with China will hurt American farmers: media

The United States' trade tension with China will hurt American farmers, CNN reported on April 13.

01:21 2025-04-15
Trump's tariffs U-turn unlikely to spur investment

23:48 2025-04-14
China diversifies market amid global trade volatility

China will step up market diversification and reduce reliance on the US market

14:12 2025-04-14
'The sky won't fall' for China's export: customs official

Despite a complex and challenging external environment, "the sky won't fall" for China's export, a Chinese customs official told a press conference on Monday.

13:12 2025-04-14
Influential figures speak out on US tariff hikes

The article presents views of global influential figures on the latest US tariff policy. Key points include: trade wars are negative, especially harmful to vulnerable developing countries; there's a risk of a financial crisis; the world trade system has changed; long - term tariffs may lead to a worse situation than 2008. Many oppose high tariffs, believing they could weaken the dollar and destabilize the economy.

09:26 2025-04-14
United States tariff policies inevitable to fail

The article discusses the impact of US tariffs, especially those under Trump's administration. Key points include: Trump's high - tariff policies face global push - back; China can buffer external pressure with its economic scale and domestic - demand - led growth. US tariffs on China backfired, increasing inflation and recession risks. China should safeguard WTO authority, coordinate with affected economies, and may impose retaliatory tariffs. An equal Sino - US trade deal is possible based on parity and mutual benefit.

23:06 2025-04-13
Tariff exemption highlights China's hub role

China has called on the US to decisively correct its mistake and fully abandon the erroneous approach of imposing "reciprocal tariffs"

10:13 2025-04-13
US exempts steep tariffs on key electronics from China

06:09 2025-04-13
US exempts smartphones, computers from 'reciprocal tariffs'

17:58 2025-04-12
US trade policies weigh on dollar and Treasuries

13:25 2025-04-12
Chinese firms expected to look at new markets

13:20 2025-04-12
Tariffs complicate LA's post-fire recovery

13:15 2025-04-12
Levies will transfer money from poor to rich: Experts

08:14 2025-04-12
China urges US to end 'maximum pressure' as White House expresses optimism on trade deal

US President Donald Trump is "optimistic" about striking a trade deal with China, the White House said on Friday, as China responded to the United States' "reciprocal tariffs" by increasing its additional tariffs on US goods from 84 percent to 125 percent.

23:53 2025-04-11
Additional duties on US goods raised to 125%

16:09 2025-04-11
China files lawsuit with WTO following latest US tariff hikes: commerce ministry

16:06 2025-04-11
China raises additional tariffs to 125% on US products

14:19 2025-04-11
Street Interview: Trump's sweeping tariffs spark global complaints

US President Donald Trump recently raised tariffs on goods from over 180 countries and regions. Earlier this week, he announced a 90-day pause on the new tariffs, but not for China. In response, China has filed a lawsuit with the WTO and taken countermeasures.

12:49 2025-04-11
China can withstand trade shocks

Tariff wars won't unsettle China. With strong resources and smart leadership, the country is built to endure, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of The Kuhn Foundation, told China Daily in an exclusive interview.

09:18 2025-04-11
Yonghui doing its part to help tariff-hit firms

In response to new rounds of United States' tariff hikes and ongoing global supply chain disruptions, Chinese retailer Yonghui Superstores launched a "green channel" initiative aimed at supporting domestic supply chain enterprises grappling with stockpiles caused by export challenges.

07:26 2025-04-11
Washington disrupting global trade system

China has filed a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism following the US decision to raise the "reciprocal tariffs", the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday.

07:19 2025-04-11
Sino-US education, travel hit by potential trade war

Industry insiders and experts hold a gloomy view of tourism and education exchanges between China and the United States, after two of China's ministries issued risk alerts noting the deterioration in bilateral economic relations caused by the US' hefty tariffs.

07:15 2025-04-11
Tariffs make US an isolated trade island

Editor's note: The US tariff escalation threat against China and other countries compounds its mistake and further exposes its nature of blackmail. China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests and maintain a normal international trade order. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.

00:25 2025-04-11
US urged to get back to equal dialogue

China has urged the United States to cancel its unilateral tariffs as quickly as possible, and get back on track to properly address differences through equal dialogue

19:00 2025-04-10
China to cut US film imports amid tariff hikes

16:52 2025-04-10
China says US goods entering pilot free trade zones will face no duty

14:49 2025-04-10
US tariffs on China to hit European companies

14:10 2025-04-10
Delta drops outlook for 2025, citing Trump's tariffs

12:15 2025-04-10
US tariff policies to hammer its consumers

The US's new tariffs policies face strong criticism. Key points: CNN's Tom Foreman says American consumers will be severely affected by tariffs on daily items. Richard Quest from CNN Business warns the disruption may lead to market instability, job losses, halted investments and potential recession. The tariffs have also caused US stock prices to plunge.

10:00 2025-04-10
Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days, except on China

07:50 2025-04-10
China has 'firm will, abundant means'to counter US' unilateral tariff hikes

China has called on the United States to remove unilateral tariffs as quickly as possible and work with it in the spirit of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, in order to address respective concerns through dialogue and consultations on an equal footing, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

07:33 2025-04-10
Li: Nation fully prepared amid uncertainties

China has made full preparations to address various uncertainties in the face of the pressure that external shocks may exert on the country's economic stability, Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.

07:20 2025-04-10
Americans puzzled by economic self-harm

Wayne, an IT worker from Houston, Texas, said he does not need economic experts or the media to tell him how the tariffs will impact him and his family.

07:04 2025-04-10
US bullying erodes values that made US world leader

In launching an unnecessary and poorly conceived trade war — particularly against China — US President Donald Trump has committed at least three serious strategic errors.

06:09 2025-04-10
Doomsday tariffs threaten global stability

As I write, the United States and China are cascading into the abyss of an all-out trade war, the mother of economic battles that could be the harshest in human history, harming not only the American and Chinese people, but all the people gracing planet Earth.

02:24 2025-04-10
Drinks sector hoping to avoid big costs

02:23 2025-04-10
French firms gather to mull new import duties

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