Trump Administration Implements Tariffs Targeting China Amid Trade Talks with Allies
New tariffs on Chinese goods reach 125% as the U.S. works with allies to challenge China's economic practices.
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For the next four years, the Trump agenda is focused on Main Street.
Treasury Sec Scott Bessent says Trump ‘goaded China into a bad position’
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By contrast, Bessent said that more than 75 countries have contacted the Trump administration to work on hashing out a trade solution, and he expects more will do so after Wednesday.
Bessent singles out Beijing amid tariff pause: 'They are the problem for the rest of the world'
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While others are seeking negotiations—including Japan, South Korea, India, and Vietnam—Beijing has instead responded with currency moves and retaliatory levies.
Bessent Says U.S. Building Allied Trade Bloc to Isolate Beijing, Market Panic Overblown
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White House officials say that tariffs will help rebuild a domestic industrial base that has withered over decades of trade liberalization.
US Treasury Secretary Warns Countries Not to Align With China
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Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that the U.S. would impose tariffs of 125% on Chinese imports, while easing tariffs for other nations. This comes as part of a strategy to collaboratively negotiate trade agreements with various allies against China, which Bessent criticized as uncooperative in trade discussions. Many countries, including Japan and South Korea, are reportedly eager to engage the U.S. in restructuring trade terms, while concerns about a potential financial crisis arise amidst market volatility attributed to this shift in trade policy. President Trump emphasized his administration’s focus on revitalizing the American economy through these measures.
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