U.S. Tariff Actions Summary
Tariffs on Chinese Imports: Up to 245%, including:
• 125% reciprocal tariff – response to unfair trade
• 20% fentanyl-linked tariff
• 7.5%–100% additional duties on various goods
Key Changes:
• De Minimis ends May 2 – $800 import exemption scrapped (hits Temu, Shein)
• Sector Tariffs Coming – new duties on electronics, semiconductors, pharma
• Legal Pushback – California sues, citing economic harm
China’s Retaliation Summary
• Tariffs on U.S. goods – up to 125%
• Export bans – critical minerals, rare earths
• WTO complaint – against U.S. tariff actions
• No talks – unless based on “mutual respect”
Apr 17, 2025
China — No More Negotiation Games
China says it will “pay no attention” to Trump’s “tariff numbers game.”
WTO complaint filed.
U.S. — 245% Cumulative Tariff Confirmed
Total duties on some Chinese goods now reach 245% (reciprocal + fentanyl + 301 + sector-specific).
Apr 11, 2025
U.S. — Final Tariff Increase to 145%
Adds 20% “fentanyl surcharge,” bringing total to 145%.
Customs enforcement tightened for platforms like Temu and Shein.
China — Hits Back at Full Strength
Raises U.S. import duties to 125%.
Halts exports of rare earth magnets and critical minerals.
Apr 10, 2025
China — Tariffs Raised to 84%
New round targets U.S. electronics, agriculture, and auto parts.
Tariff rate climbs to 84%.
Apr 9, 2025
U.S. — Tariff Jumps to 125%
Sharp increase pushes duties on Chinese goods to 125%.
Also expands sanctions on Chinese tech firms.
Apr 4, 2025
China — 34% Counter-Tariff & TikTok Retaliation
China sets 34% tariff on U.S. goods (effective Apr 10).
Also freezes TikTok sale talks.
Apr 2, 2025
U.S. — “Reciprocal Tariff” of 34%
Trump launches a 34% “Liberation Day” tariff, citing unfair practices.
With past duties, this creates a 54% effective rate.
