China is escalating its trade standoff with the United States, announcing it will impose 84% tariffs on U.S. goods starting Thursday, up from an earlier planned 34%. The move comes in response to President Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, including a staggering 104% on Chinese products. China expressed strong opposition to the tariffs, warning the World Trade Organization (WTO) that they could destabilize global trade.
China initiates WTO dispute regarding US “reciprocal tariffs” #TradeDisputes https://t.co/rDLaVmzQJ5 pic.twitter.com/61zM6lYFtS
— WTO (@wto) April 8, 2025
In a statement to the WTO, China argued that such measures violate international trade rules and warned they would ultimately harm the U.S. itself, rather than addressing trade imbalances. China’s firm stance signals its unwillingness to back down despite mounting economic pressures.
