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China increases tariffs on US imports to 125%, US stands its ground

China increases tariffs on US imports to 125%, US stands its ground

China Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions escalate over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Beijing increased its tariffs on US imports to 125% on Friday, hitting back against US President Donald Trump’s decision to hike duties on Chinese goods and raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to upend global supply chains.

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