On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025China News Updates
US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%
China again vowed to 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.
April 9, 2025US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat
Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trump鈥檚 assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.
April 8, 2025Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China
Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.
April 8, 2025Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions
Panama鈥檚 top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the聽 country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.
April 8, 2025China Says It Will 鈥楩ight to the End鈥 on Trump Tariffs
China said April 8 it would 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
April 8, 2025Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump鈥檚 Trade Tariffs
President Xi Jinping鈥檚 decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.
April 7, 2025Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China
President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.
April 7, 2025China Hits Back With 34% Tariff on Imports of All US Goods
China announced April 4 that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following the U.S. slate of tariffs.
April 4, 2025Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices
Dole says a proposal to curb China鈥檚 dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas 鈥 and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.
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