The US is going to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods from November 1, 2025
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Trump Announces Massive 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant escalation in the trade conflict with China, declaring his intention to impose a sweeping 100% tariff on virtually all Chinese imports. The new tariff, which would be in addition to any tariffs currently in place, is set to take effect on November 1, 2025. This dramatic trade measure is a direct response to what Trump described as China’s “extraordinarily aggressive stance on trade” and is expected to severely heighten tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
New Export Controls and China’s “Hostile” Action
In his announcement on Truth Social, President Trump also stated that the U.S. will impose strict export controls on all U.S.-made critical software, also effective November 1st. He justified these severe actions by referencing reports that China plans to impose wide-ranging export restrictions on nearly all of its own products. Trump blasted this alleged move by Beijing, calling it “absolutely unheard of in International Trade, and a moral disgrace.” He suggested that this was a hostile, long-term plan devised by China to affect all countries.
The Rationale Behind the Retaliation
The President indicated that his decision was prompted by an “extremely hostile letter” allegedly sent by China to the global community. Trump claimed the letter announced China’s intent to impose large-scale export controls on “virtually every product they make,” including critical raw materials like Rare Earths. He said China’s actions made the situation no longer “routine at all” and necessitated a firm, American-first response.
Threat to Cancel Meeting with President Xi
The escalating trade war has also strained diplomatic relations. In a separate social media post, President Trump suggested he might cancel his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea. Trump stated that given China’s “very hostile” actions, there seemed to be “no reason” to proceed with the meeting. This move underscores the deep rupture the trade dispute is causing not only in economic ties but also at the highest levels of political engagement.
