China immediately retaliated with its own tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% on some U.S. products in response to the U.S. implementing a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods. The Chinese government announced additional tariffs on items such as coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery, and automobiles. The move came shortly after the U.S. tariff went into effect, signaling the potential for a trade war between the two countries.
In addition to tariffs, China also initiated an investigation into Google for alleged anti-trust violations and imposed export controls on items related to rare earth elements. They added U.S. companies Illumina and PVH Corp. to the “unreliable entity list,” limiting their operations in China. The U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods have been paused for 30 days, but there has been no agreement with China as of yet.
The Chinese government has referred the U.S. tariff measures to the World Trade Organization, criticizing them as violations of international trade rules. China views the U.S. tariffs as unilateral and protectionist, damaging global trade and industrial chains. Despite the U.S. blocking appointments to WTO appellate judges, China could still use legal means to challenge the tariffs and gain support internationally.
The escalating tensions between the U.S. and China raise concerns about the stability of the global economy and trade relations. President Trump is expected to speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the coming days, but the future of trade negotiations remains uncertain.
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