Trump Maintains 104% China Tariffs as U.S. Officials Signal Openness to Talks
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 9, 2025
President Trump’s next round of punishing tariffs on some of America’s largest trading partners was set to go into effect just after midnight on Wednesday, including stiff new levies that will increase import taxes on Chinese goods by at least 104 percent.
Mr. Trump, speaking from the White House on Tuesday afternoon, acknowledged that his tariffs had been “somewhat explosive.” But he continued to defend his approach, saying that it was encouraging countries with what he calls “unfair” trade practices to offer concessions.
