Trump Escalates Trade War with China, Imposing 50% Tariffs Amidst Beijing’s Retaliation

Trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated dramatically this week. On April 7th, 2025, President Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on all Chinese goods in response to Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs following a series of American customs measures. This move could take effect as early as April 9th if China fails to reverse its decision. Adding fuel to the fire, earlier on Saturday, China imposed its own tariffs on American imports, increasing them from 10% to 20% for the European Union and 34% for China by Wednesday. This escalation has strained international relations further. .