Not 125%, But 145% Tariff on Chinese Goods: White House Clarifies

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Washington, April 11 — U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a tougher stance on Chinese imports by imposing stricter tariffs. On Wednesday, it was announced that tariffs on Chinese goods would be raised to 125%. However, on Thursday, the White House clarified that the total tariff on Chinese goods is actually 145%, not 125%.

According to the explanation provided by the White House, the tariff was initially increased from 84% to 125% under Trump's new policy. However, an additional 20% tariff, previously imposed due to disputes over the lethal drug fentanyl, will also remain in effect. Therefore, the total tariff burden on Chinese goods now stands at 145%, effective immediately.

Reports from The New York Times, NDTV, and AFP confirm this development, suggesting that the move has escalated trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

While tariffs on imports from several other countries have been temporarily suspended for three months, China has been excluded from that list. Instead, Chinese imports are now subject to the strictest tariff measures yet.

Certain goods such as: Steel and aluminum, Automobile parts have been excluded from the latest tariff hike, as they are already subject to a separate 25% tariff.

In contrast, President Trump has hinted at different considerations for products like: Copper, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Wood, and energy items.

Source: The New York Times, NDTV