Trump threatens China with 50% additional tariffs from April 9

In a post on TruthSocial, Trump said, “If China does not withdraw its 34 percent increase above their already long-term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50 percent, effective April 9th.”

He added, “Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated! Negotiations with other countries, which have also requested meetings, will begin taking place immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Trump's response comes after China imposed a 34 per cent tariff on the US on top of existing duties. On April 2, Donald Trump announced additional tariffs of 34 per cent on China as well, which amounted to a total 54 per cent duties imposed on Chinese exports.