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China Imposes Tariffs on US Imports in Response to Trump’s Trade Policies

  • Posted on February 4, 2025
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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China has imposed tariffs of up to 25% on US imports, including coal, LNG, and crude oil, in response to Trump's trade policies. The Chinese government criticized the tariffs as violating WTO rules. Meanwhile, China launched an antitrust probe into Google, further escalating economic tensions between the two nations.

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China has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 25% on various US imports, including coal, LNG, and crude oil, in response to tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump. The decision, revealed on Tuesday, comes amid escalating trade tensions between the two global economic giants.

China’s Ministry of Commerce condemned the US tariff hikes, stating they violate World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations and harm bilateral trade relations. "The US’s unilateral tariff increase seriously violates WTO rules. It is not only ineffective in resolving its own economic challenges but also disrupts normal trade cooperation," the ministry said in an official statement.

The US had earlier imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, which took effect on Tuesday. Despite these measures, Trump expressed willingness to engage in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days to seek a resolution.

In a related development, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation launched an antitrust investigation into Google, though officials did not explicitly link the probe to the trade dispute. The move raised concerns about further economic retaliation.

Beijing has reiterated its stance that trade wars yield no winners and emphasized its commitment to defending its economic interests. China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Fu Cong, confirmed that Beijing is filing a formal complaint with the WTO while considering additional countermeasures.

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Meanwhile, the White House justified the tariffs as part of a broader strategy to pressure China, Canada, and Mexico into stronger commitments on trade and border security. The ongoing dispute underscores the deepening complexities of US-China relations, with global markets closely monitoring the situation for potential economic repercussions.

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