China hikes tariffs on US goods to 125% in response to US escalation

The State Council Tariff Commission, in its Announcement No. 6 of 2025, confirmed the adjustment would take effect from April 12, 2025. The announcement comes just a day after Washington introduced the same 125 per cent rate on Chinese imports, under what it termed a ‘reciprocal tariff’ framework.

China will raise tariffs on US-origin goods from 84 per cent to 125 per cent starting April 12, in retaliation to Washington’s matching hike on Chinese exports.
Beijing condemned the move as a breach of international trade rules and “unilateral bullying”.
It warned that US goods no longer have market viability in China and vowed a firm response if the tariff escalation continues.

Beijing condemned the US measure as a violation of international trade rules and a form of “unilateral bullying and coercion”, warning that such policies disregard global economic norms and could have long-term repercussions.

A statement from the Chinese government asserted that, at the current tariff level, US goods have lost market viability in China, adding that if Washington continues its tariff escalation, Beijing will respond resolutely.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)