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China increases tariffs on US goods to 84% following Trump's tariff increases

China’s tariff commission said the country's higher tariffs on U.S. goods will begin Thursday.

President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China
President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China | Shutterstock

April 9, 2025 7:52am

Updated: April 9, 2025 5:08pm

China says it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% from 34%, according to multiple news reports Wednesday.

The increase is in response to President Trump imposing tariffs on roughly 60 trading partners around the world that went into effect Wednesday, including ones on China exceeding 100%.

China’s Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council said the country's higher tariffs on U.S. goods will begin Thursday, according to a translation of the announcement, CNBC reports