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Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest shifts in U.S.–China trade and what they mean for you.

The big picture right now: the Trump administration’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff regime is settling into a new normal, but at historically high levels for trade with China. According to Chinese media summarized by China Daily, the average U.S. levy on Chinese goods is now around 47.5 percent, while China’s average tariffs on U.S. goods stand near 32 percent. That marks one of the most punitive bilateral tariff structures between major economies...

Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker. We're bringing you the latest developments in the US-China trade war as we head into the final weeks of 2025.

The headline this week is striking. According to the Chinese customs agency, China has now exceeded a one trillion dollar trade surplus for the year, hitting 1.08 trillion dollars through November. This shatters the previous record of 990 billion dollars set in 2024, and it represents a stunning outcome that directly contradicts the original goal of Trump's tariff policy, which was to rebalance trade with China.

Here's what's happening on the ground...

The tariff chessboard between Washington and Beijing is shifting again, and the stakes for listeners watching China trade policy have rarely been higher.

The big story centers on Donald Trump’s renewed pledge to dramatically escalate tariffs on Chinese imports if he returns to the White House. In recent rallies and interviews covered by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, Trump has floated a baseline 60 percent tariff on all Chinese goods, and in some comments even suggested going higher if Beijing “doesn’t play fair.” He has also repeated his idea of across-the-board tariffs on all imports, with China as...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest shifts in the trade relationship between the United States, China, and the Trump administration.

The big story right now is a fragile but notable easing in tariff tensions between Washington and Beijing. According to coverage summarized by outlets like the South China Morning Post, Donald Trump, back in the White House, has shifted from the all-out tariff escalation of his first term toward a more transactional push for stability with China, driven by domestic economic pressures and geopolitical calculations. SCMP reports that both sides are...

Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and we're diving straight into the latest developments shaping U.S.-China trade dynamics heading into the final month of 2025.

The trade landscape between the United States and China has shifted dramatically this week. The U.S. and China announced a significant one-year postponement of port fees that were originally set to take effect under the USTR Section 301 investigation back in October. This means previously announced changes to shipping services have been rolled back, and normal operations are resuming, including restored port calls that had been eliminated...

Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and we're diving straight into the latest developments shaping trade between the United States and China as we enter December 2025.

The Trump administration has significantly expanded its tariff regime this year, with Section 232 investigations leading to sweeping duties across multiple sectors. Steel, aluminum, and copper products now face a 50 percent tariff rate following investigations into their impact on U.S. national security. These rates were initially set at 25 percent in March 2025 but jumped to 50 percent by June 4th, giving importers minimal time to adjust their supply chains.<...

Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker. We're diving into the latest developments in U.S.-China trade relations as we head into December 2025.

Just weeks ago, a major breakthrough shifted the entire landscape. On November first, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a historic one-year trade truce that fundamentally altered the tariff structure between the two nations. This deal includes lowered tariffs, a pause on China's rare earth export restrictions, and addresses key issues around soybeans and fentanyl.

Here's what changed. Under this agreement, Trump reduced fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker. I'm bringing you the latest developments in US-China trade relations as we head into the final month of 2025.

Just two days ago, on November 26th, the US Trade Representative officially confirmed a major development in the ongoing trade situation between Washington and Beijing. Following the historic trade and economic deal reached between President Trump and President Xi Jinping earlier this month, the United States has extended 178 key product exclusions from Section 301 tariffs. These exclusions, which were set to expire on November 29th, have now been extended until November 10th, 2026. This gives...

Today’s China tariff news is full of twists and turns. According to the latest updates from the Law Offices of Snell & Wilmer and iContainers, the United States has seen a rollercoaster of tariff changes under President Trump’s administration, with China remaining a central focus. In April, the U.S. introduced a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff, which quickly evolved into a country-specific structure. By May, the reciprocal rate on Chinese goods had surged to 125%, but a 90-day truce brought it back down to 10%, making the effective duty around 30% for most goods. This truce was part of a broader framework to de-e...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, the latest headlines on United States tariffs and China are making major waves as the Trump administration steers a highly assertive trade policy in 2025. Tariffs are once again front and center, creating new challenges—and some surprises—across the global economy.

The current baseline US tariff rate on all Chinese goods stands at 10%, down from 20% earlier this year, according to recent federal filings and multiple trade analysts. This reduction followed initial hikes that rattled markets and provoked direct retaliation from Beijing. However, trade policy experts warn that ongoing Section 301 and 232 inve...

Listeners, welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker for Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The US-China trade front remains in flux, with headline developments over the past weeks confirming just how central tariffs have become to the global economic landscape.

After a year marked by rapid-fire tariff escalation and high-stakes negotiations, the United States and China formalized a major trade agreement at a summit in South Korea at the end of October. In this deal, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a one-year suspension of additional US tariffs against China while maintaining a base 10% tariff on the majority...

Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker, your source for in-depth updates on tariffs, policy moves, and the latest headlines affecting US-China trade dynamics.

Today’s focus zeroes in on recent developments following President Donald Trump’s executive orders, signed November 4, 2025. According to Mondaq, Trump suspended increases to China’s reciprocal duty rate for one year and, in a separate move, paused proposed hikes on other key imports from China. This decision comes as global concerns about supply chain disruptions and inflation remain front and center, but sources point to the administration’s intent to balance economic leverage...

Breaking news today for listeners tuning in to China Tariff News and Tracker: The US-China trade relationship remains at the center of global attention as tariff tensions reach unprecedented levels. Washington has threatened a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, stacked on pre-existing duties. According to Tanvir Atna’s recent report, the net effect could be a staggering total tariff rate of nearly 245% on some Chinese goods. This dramatic escalation marks the harshest trade stance yet and has set off waves of uncertainty across supply chains and financial markets.

Just this week, multiple outlets including InsideTrade.com reported friction wi...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your podcast for the most up-to-date China tariff headlines and current news.

Today, listeners, the US-China tariff landscape is seeing fresh developments with significant implications for trade, global supply chains, and the everyday economy. As of November 2025, President Trump’s administration has continued to use tariffs as a central tool in its trade policy, driving up the average effective US tariff rate on Chinese goods to about 45%. This figure is made up of a 10% reciprocal tariff, a 10% “fentanyl” tariff, and up to 25% in Section 301 tariffs, according to international trade reporting and recent...

Welcome, listeners, to "China Tariff News and Tracker" for Monday, November 10, 2025. Today's headlines bring pivotal developments as the United States and China reassess their tariff strategies, shaping the global trade landscape under President Trump’s administration.

After months of tense negotiations, the White House announced a major shift in tariff policy with China. Effective today, the tariff rate on key Chinese import categories is reduced from 20% to 10%. These items, especially those tied to fentanyl precursor chemicals under HTS heading 9903.01.24, will see this reduced rate remain in place until November 10, 2026, according to the Source Alliance Network. This decision was ma...

Listeners, welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we’re breaking down the latest headlines on tariffs, trade, and the Trump administration’s evolving China policy, offering clarity on what these shifts mean for markets and everyday Americans.

The big story is that the United States and China remain locked in a tenuous truce. As of this week, the general U.S. tariff rate on most Chinese imports sits below 25 percent, with broad consensus it is currently at 10 percent, according to Polymarket data and trade insiders. This rate is the product of a 90-day de-escalation agreement between the...

Listeners, you’re tuned in to China Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down today’s headlines and the latest developments shaping the US–China trade relationship.

It has been a turbulent year for US tariffs on China, with multiple announcements and rapid updates out of Washington. According to the Polymarket platform, the general tariff rate on imports from China stands under 25 percent—most recently at 10 percent for goods tied to fentanyl production, following the 90-day extension announced in August and the latest agreements between President Trump and China’s leadership.

Recent executive action by President...

Listeners, here’s your latest update on US-China tariff news for November 5, 2025. US President Donald Trump has just signed two new executive orders following a recent trade agreement with China. These orders come in the wake of months of elevated trade tensions and rapid policy changes earlier this year.

Back in April, the US declared a national emergency and implemented steep reciprocal tariffs targeting a wide range of Chinese imports, with some rates escalating to a staggering 145%, based on executive orders from the White House. According to reporting from Global Sanctions, both nations subsequently engaged in intensive trade ta...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your source for up-to-the-minute updates on tariffs and U.S.-China trade developments.

The latest headlines center squarely on the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Beijing. On August 11, 2025, the United States and China announced a 90-day extension of their mutual tariff reductions as part of a temporary trade de-escalation pact. This agreement provides some relief for businesses reliant on cross-Pacific commerce, but it's important for listeners to note that the future of tariffs remains highly dependent on the outcome of upcoming Supreme Court deliberations and executive decisions.

Currently, the...

Listeners, here’s the latest on China tariffs and US-China trade, as President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping struck a major economic agreement this week. The deal, finalized at a summit in South Korea, is being called a historic move that aims to rebalance trade and lower tensions between the world’s two largest economies. This comes after months of escalating tariffs and tit-for-tat actions, especially involving technology and agriculture.

Under the agreement, China will suspend all retaliatory tariffs it imposed since the beginning of March 2025. This means tariffs on American agricultural products—like chicken, wheat, corn, cotton...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your dedicated source for the latest shifts in American trade policy with China.

This week, U.S. trade policy toward China is again at the forefront, with major headlines emerging around tariff rates and potential shifts. According to reports from Sprague Energy, President Donald Trump is set to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, bringing the rate down to 47% from a higher figure of around 57%. This move comes as part of an effort to restart U.S. soybean purchases by China, in what appears to be a targeted use of tariff policy...

Listeners, today’s top story is the ongoing negotiation between the United States and China, with President Trump’s administration making headlines after a weekend of major trade announcements. According to NAM, the United States Trade Representative just launched a new Section 301 investigation into China’s compliance with the Phase One Agreement, questioning whether China has held up its agricultural and intellectual property commitments. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that a U.S.–China deal is reportedly near, setting the stage for President Trump’s scheduled meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The deal may i...

Listeners, today’s update brings pivotal news in the ongoing trade drama between the United States and China, with former President Donald Trump’s legacy looming over tariff policy and current headlines shaping the future outlook.

New tariffs and export controls on Chinese goods and certain technologies are set to take effect on November 1, 2025, unless there is a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations. According to Mondaq, these pending measures reflect continued U.S. efforts to counter China’s industrial expansion and maintain leverage in trade talks. The Biden administration has not reversed Trump-era tariffs, and instead, has added further contro...

Listeners, the US-China trade relationship has reached a new boiling point as President Trump announced on October 10 an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods, set to take effect November 1. This move comes in retaliation for China’s decision to broaden export controls on rare earth minerals, of which China supplies about 70% of the world’s demand. Trump also declared that the US would impose comprehensive export controls on what he called “any and all critical software”—a striking escalation in this ongoing economic rivalry, as detailed in the latest Wikipedia briefing on tariffs in the second Trump administration.

This new r...

Welcome listeners to China Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s update comes amid a pivotal period in US-China trade relations, as tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration continue to shape the global economic landscape.

According to Polymarket, on August 11, 2025, the United States and China agreed to a 90-day extension of their mutual tariff reductions, part of a temporary trade de-escalation deal that was designed to cool ongoing tensions. As of now, expectations suggest that the general tariff rate on US imports from China will likely remain in the 25 to 40 percent range through November 2025, as the extension keeps thes...

Listeners, today marks a major escalation in the US-China trade war, with President Donald Trump announcing a staggering 155 percent tariff on all Chinese imports, set to take effect November 1, 2025. According to MoneyControl, Trump described the move as necessary due to years of “one-sided economic dealings,” accusing China of taking an “extraordinarily aggressive position on trade.” He stated that although he wishes to maintain friendly relations, the United States has “no choice but to take firm action.” Trump’s announcement expands on the already steep 55 percent tariff currently in place, adding another 100 percent on top of existing rates on hundreds of billions of do...

Listeners, if you’ve been tracking the U.S.-China tariff drama, the past week—and indeed the past few months—have delivered whiplash-inducing updates. You’re joining us just as the tension peaks, markets churn, and negotiators in Washington and Beijing edge closer to what could be either a breakthrough or another escalation.

Starting with the numbers, as of this month, the U.S. has reciprocal tariffs on most Chinese goods set at a staggering 125%, according to S-GE. This rate is piled on top of the existing 20% Section 301 tariffs, and both are in addition to the standard Most Fav...

The US-China trade relationship is again at a crossroads this October, as both economic superpowers escalate tariffs and trade restrictions ahead of a rare in-person meeting between former President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping later this month. The drumbeat for new tariffs and fees is growing louder, and the effects are rippling through global supply chains and shipping markets.

Ocean container shipping spot rates from China to the United States have surged dramatically—Freight Right Global Logistics reports rates climbed roughly $700 to $900 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU) in a single week, with China to US West Coas...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your daily source for all the latest on U.S.-China tariff policy, economic impacts, and headline developments shaping global trade. Today is October 17, 2025, and the tariff tensions between the U.S. and China are dominating news cycles once again.

Listeners, the biggest story this week comes directly from the Trump administration. On October 10th, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, declaring an additional 100-percent tariff on most imports from China, effective November 1. This marks a dramatic escalation from prior rates and is widely seen as a practical embargo on a...

In the biggest China tariff development this week, Chinese shipping to the US has collapsed by more than 90 percent since January, according to new data from maritime analytics firm Pole Star Global. This comes as President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, which would bring the total effective tariff rate to roughly 130 percent. Trump is presenting this move as a way to protect American workers and pressure Beijing into new trade negotiations, but economists warn it could severely disrupt global supply chains and trigger widespread inflation for US companies dependent on Chinese imports.

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Listeners, the latest headlines on the U.S.–China tariff front have brought some dramatic developments. On Friday, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on all imports from China starting November 1—or possibly sooner. This move comes in response to China’s new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals, which are essential for electronics, advanced manufacturing, and national security. Fortune reports that these are on top of existing tariffs of roughly 30%, which means some Chinese goods could soon face combined levies of about 130% or more at U.S. ports.

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Listeners, welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your essential podcast for updates on tariffs, trade policy, and the complex U.S.-China relationship, especially as it evolves under President Trump’s administration.

Here’s the latest. As of March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed a new 20% tariff on imports from China, which was an increase from a 10% tariff rate put in place just a month prior. These new tariffs fall under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and the Section 301 tariffs that originated in 2018 and 2019 remain firmly in effect for the majority of Chinese goods. Most recently, on Apri...

Listeners, here's the latest from China Tariff News and Tracker on this Monday, October 6th, 2025.

Significant new U.S. tariffs targeting Chinese imports have taken effect this month. The U.S. government recently imposed a set of steep tariff rates, including a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical products, 25% on heavy trucks, 30% on upholstered furniture, and a striking 50% on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related goods. These new tariffs, announced on September 25th and effective as of October 1st, specifically target industries where China has long been a dominant supplier. Branded pharmaceuticals from China are subject to the...

Today, listeners, the tariff standoff between the United States and China is evolving fast, with fresh headlines hitting every week. On September 29, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation to increase tariffs not just on steel or technology but also on wood products, directly targeting softwood lumber, upholstered furniture, and kitchen cabinets, including imports from China. Effective October 14, 2025, the Section 232 tariff rates are set at 10% for softwood lumber and timber and 25% for upholstered furniture and cabinets. These rates will climb further on January 1, 2026—30% for upholstered furniture and 50% for cabinets, marking the steepest increases yet for these product categories, according to Br...

Today, we're focusing on the latest developments in the US-China trade relationship, particularly highlighting recent tariff news and its impact on various sectors.

The US-China trade war continues to have significant implications for both countries. Recently, there's been a slight easing in tensions, such as the temporary reduction in Chinese tariffs on US cotton to 10% as part of a 90-day truce. However, this temporary measure doesn't address the broader issues between the two nations.

In the US, President Trump's tariffs have been under scrutiny. Despite claims that Americans don't pay for tariffs, data shows that consumers...

Listeners, the latest headlines show the US-China trade war has reached historic intensity throughout 2025 under President Trump’s second term. According to Wikipedia’s timeline on Trump-era tariffs, US duties on Chinese imports have hit staggering highs this year, with baseline rates reaching 145% by mid-April following a cycle of escalation and retaliation. On April 2, Trump declared “Liberation Day” and initiated sweeping reciprocal tariffs of at least 10% on nearly all imports, but China faced rates rising from 34% to 145% within weeks. China responded by matching the escalation with tariffs on American goods—a baseline of 125% by April 11—alongside additional non-tariff barriers such as blacklist...

Listeners, today’s China Tariff News and Tracker hits with urgent updates on the US-China trade battle as it intensifies under President Trump.

Major headlines: The US has dramatically escalated tariffs on Chinese goods this year, with President Trump implementing levy hikes as part of his national security initiatives. Back in February, Trump issued Executive Order 14195 declaring a national emergency over synthetic opioids allegedly trafficked from China. Using these powers, he increased tariffs on Chinese imports from an initial 10%, then 20% by March, in his bid to pressure Beijing to act on fentanyl. China responded with tariffs of 15% on co...

Welcome, listeners, to China Tariff News and Tracker. Here are the most pressing updates and headlines on China tariffs and the latest moves from the U.S. and President Trump as of September 28, 2025.

The Trump administration is once again intensifying its tariff strategy on Chinese imports. Reuters reports that the White House is weighing the imposition of tariffs on foreign electronics based on the number of semiconductor chips each product contains. Sources close to these deliberations indicate the Commerce Department could implement a 25% tariff on chip-related content in imported devices, which would include many goods manufactured in China...

Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates on US tariffs and evolving trade policy with China.

Today, September 26th, 2025, the US-China tariff landscape is back in the headlines. Former President Donald Trump, campaigning for a return to the White House, has called for a major escalation in tariffs, vowing to impose a flat 60 percent tariff on all Chinese goods if he is elected in November. This bold policy proposal marks a sharp increase from the current tariff rates, which have hovered around 25 percent for many Chinese imports since the original rounds imposed...

Listeners, welcome to today’s episode of China Tariff News and Tracker. As of September 24, 2025, the tariff standoff between the US and China shows no sign of disappearing from headlines, with rates and trade flows continuing to shift under the Trump administration’s latest moves.

Back in April 2025, President Trump imposed a baseline 10% tariff on all imports coming into the US, and by August, duties had escalated on dozens of countries, raising the overall effective US tariff rate to 19.5 percent. This is the country’s highest tariff level since 1933, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Right...