Trump threatens extra 50% tariffs for China over retaliation, ends talks


WASHINGTON DC (Bloomberg): US President Donald Trump threatened to "impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%" unless Beijing withdraws a 34% retaliatory duty on US goods.

"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," Trump posted on his social media account.

The president also said "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 added. - Bloomberg

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