Trade War Escalates: China's Retaliatory Tariffs and Trump's Controversial Calculations
China retaliates with a 34% tariff on US goods while experts criticize Trump's tariff calculation methods as misleading and flawed.
The new tariff rates the White House published are not reciprocal.
How the White House Calculated Its ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs on Imports
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The calculations for almost all of the tariffs was determined by dividing trade deficit of each nation with the value of its imports, according to economic experts' analysis.
Trump tariff formula misrepresents global trade economics, experts say
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Vintage photos show how tariffs shaped American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley
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The report describes the tariffs as confusing to trade partners and unfair to poorer nations that cannot afford to import U.S. goods.
Trump's tariff formula explained: How rates were determined for each country
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Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know
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The Trump administration's unveiling of its massive package of tariffs this week has proven a gut-punch for global stocks, with American markets recording their worst day of losses Thursday since the COVID pandemic struck.
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The stock markets have opened sharply down on Friday morning in response to the unfolding trade war, extending Thursday's losses.
Trump reacts to China's huge retaliatory tariffs on US
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The retaliatory measure from Beijing escalates the risk of a global trade war as Trump digs in on his tariff policy.
Trump says China ‘panicked’ with tariff response
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Trump’s decision to sharply raise tariffs on countries spanning the globe is self-defeating.
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Beijing has also filed a formal complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization, the Ministry of Commerce confirmed in a Google-translated release, saying Washington's tariffs policy "seriously violates WTO rules, seriously damages the legitimate rights and interests of WTO members, and seriously undermines the rules-based multilateral trading system and the international economic and trade order."
China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.
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But China has pushed forward with countering Trump’s aggressive trade policies, saying it had opened a formal complaint against the new US tariffs with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday.
China hits back at Trump tariffs with 34% tax on US goods
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The research firm Capital Economics said the Chinese retaliation did not bode well for prospects of finding a resolution.
Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods
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While friction on the trade front has been heating up, overall relations are somewhat less fractious.
China imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10
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Trump’s decision to sharply raise tariffs on countries spanning the globe is “self-defeating.”
China punches back as world weighs how to deal with higher US tariffs
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The targeted companies include Skydio Inc. and BRINC Drones over arms sales to democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory.
China retaliates against Trump with 34% tariff on US imports
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While friction on the trade front has been heating up, overall relations are somewhat less fractious.
China Imposes a 34% Tariff on Imports of all U.S. Products
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China announced a raft of additional tariffs and restrictions against American goods on Friday, in retaliation of the sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States.
China Retaliates With 34 Percent Tariffs on US Goods
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It's a steep escalation in the U.S-China trade war, following President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on one of America's largest trading partners.
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China had been relatively restrained in its response to Trump’s earlier tariffs, keeping its retaliatory tariffs limited to 10% to 15% and targeted only at certain goods.
China hits back at Trump with 34% tariff on U.S. imports
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The Constitutional Court’s unanimous ruling Friday immediately stripped Yoon of his powers and set in motion a presidential election to take place within the next 60 days.
Asian Nations Seek Ways Forward After Trump Tariffs
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Trump’s trade war puts Trump-friendly far-right forces in Europe in a terribly uncomfortable position.
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The response to the new US tariffs is being coordinated at EU HQ in Brussels.
How will the EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?
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Domenech appeared on Fox News’s Special Report and said congressional Republicans could be in a politically vulnerable position because of Trump’s trade policy.
Fox’s Ben Domenech Blasts Trump’s ‘Stupid’ Tariffs: ‘They’re Backwards’
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Trump says his tariffs are 'reciprocal.' Are they?
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Summary
In a marked escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, China has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10, mirroring tariffs announced by President Trump. Trump’s tactics and tariff calculations have drawn criticism from economists, who argue that his methods misrepresent global trade dynamics. Furthermore, China's tightened export controls on rare earth materials and a suspension of chicken imports from specific U.S. suppliers highlight the growing tensions. Amid increasing scrutiny, financial markets have shown volatility, raising concerns about the potential economic impact of these developments on global growth.
Perspectives
Trump's openness to reducing tariffs if others can offer significant concessions suggests an evolving strategy, but critics remain skeptical about the overall effectiveness and motivations behind his tariff policies.
New economic analyses have emerged, disputing the validity of the formulas used to determine tariff rates, with experts labeling them misleading and not representative of actual trade conditions.
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