President Trump has threatened to increase U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods by an additional 50% unless Beijing rescinds retaliatory tariffs imposed on U.S. goods. Trump said the new tariffs would take effect on Wednesday — raising the U.S. levy on Chinese goods to 104%. In response, China’s Commerce Ministry promised to fight Trump’s tariffs “to the end.” After headlines, we’ll look at how autoworkers in the U.S. and Mexico are responding to Trump’s trade war.
Trump Threatens to Hike Tariffs on Beijing to 104% as Tit-for-Tat Trade War Escalates
HeadlineApr 08, 2025