US President Trump's Stance on China Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate tariffs on China to 100%, reigniting trade war fears between the two nations.
Currently, Chinese goods face US tariffs of 30% under levies imposed by Trump, who accuses Beijing of unfair trade practices and aiding in the fentanyl trade.
“Want to Help China, Not Hurt It”
Despite the threat, Trump claims that the US wants to help China, not hurt it, and believes that
“China will be fine”.
- Rare earths remain a key friction point in US–China trade talks.
- The tariff threat marks the sharpest escalation since the 2018 trade conflict.
- Beijing has called the US move “double standards” and warned against economic aggression.
Author's summary: Trump threatens 100% tariffs on China, escalating trade war fears.