Yesterday, China imposed retaliatory duties of 34% on top of already record duty rates, despite my warning that any country that retaliates against the US by imposing additional tariffs on our country will immediately face new and substantially higher rates. US President Donald Trump wrote on social media.

"Therefore, if China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th.

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," he wrote.