New U.S. tariffs on China to hit 104% on April 9: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House on April 6, 2025.
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Additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are set to attain 104% on Wednesday (April 9, 2025), the White House instructed AFP, as Washington doubles down on deliberate motion after Beijing vowed a “fight to the end” on levies.

U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed an extra 50% tariff on items from China if Beijing didn’t retract upcoming retaliation — and the White House confirmed that Mr. Trump will proceed with this motion, taking the general added duties this 12 months to 104%