BREAKING NOW: President Donald Trump’s tough tariff policy is hitting Communist China where it hurts, prompting Beijing to launch a retaliatory tariff war that reveals its desperation.
China’s frantic response exposes its vulnerability to President Trump’s America-First trade strategy, showing just how much it fears losing its unfair advantage in U.S. markets.
China’s Office of the Tariff Commission announced that tariffs on U.S. goods will skyrocket from 34% to 84% starting April 10.
This dramatic escalation comes directly after President Trump’s bold move to impose tariffs exceeding 100% on Chinese imports, which took effect today.
Flustered by President Trump’s decisive action, the Chinese Communist Party immediately lashed out through state spokesman Lin Jian:
“Judging from its actions, the U.S. doesn’t seem serious about having talks right now. If the U.S. truly wants to talk, it should let people see that they’re ready to treat others with equality, respect and mutual benefit.”
Despite China’s hostile rhetoric, President Trump has maintained a position of strength while indicating a willingness to reach a deal.
“China also wants to make a deal, badly, but they don’t know how to get it started. We are waiting for their call,” President Trump stated.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president “will be incredibly gracious, but he’s going to do what’s best for the American people.”
While some Republican senators have expressed concerns about potential economic impacts, the Trump administration has remained firm about protecting American industries and workers from decades of unfair Chinese trade practices.
President Trump’s thorough new tariff policy specifically targeted China as one of the “worst offenders” in trade abuses against American workers and businesses.
European markets tumbled following China’s announcement, with the Stoxx 600 index dropping significantly.
Meanwhile, Russia predictably aligned with China. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed that President Trump’s tariffs “violate fundamental WTO rules.”
The Chinese government has added American entities to export control and “unreliable entity” lists, showing its increasing desperation.
It has also released a white paper criticizing U.S. tariffs as “unilateralism and protectionism.”
Before the full trade policy rollout, the Trump administration had already imposed targeted tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico to curb the flow of deadly fentanyl into American communities.
Unlike China’s uncompromising stance, other nations have shown willingness to negotiate with the Trump administration.
South Korea is actively working with the U.S. to avoid retaliatory tariffs by promising increased purchases and investments in America.
As this trade standoff continues, one thing remains clear: President Trump will not back down from protecting American workers, industries, and sovereignty.
