The US-China trade w@r has escalated sharply as President Donald Trump imposes a 245% tariff on Chinese imports, following China’s retaliatory measures against earlier US actions. A White House statement confirmed the move, alongside a newly signed Executive Order directing an investigation into national security risks linked to America’s reliance on imported processed critical minerals and related products.
Signed on April 15, the Executive Order marks a significant step in the ongoing economic standoff. According to an official White House factsheet, the tariff hike follows what the administration refers to as “Liberation Day”—the date of the initial tariff rollout. Since then, over 75 countries have reached out to the US to negotiate new trade deals. However, China’s counter-tariffs prompted what the administration described as “decisive economic action.”
The White House argues the new tariffs serve both national security and economic interests. “China’s retaliatory actions left us no choice,” the statement reads, accusing Beijing of dishonest trade practices.
Economists warn that such a steep increase in tariffs could drive up consumer prices and disrupt international supply chains. Experts also believe China may challenge the tariffs at the World Trade Organisation or implement new countermeasures of its own.
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The order takes immediate effect, impacting a broad range of Chinese goods entering the US.
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