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  • US Slaps 93.5 Percent Tariff on Chinese Graphite Imports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Supply Chain Disruption

    US Slaps 93.5 Percent Tariff on Chinese Graphite Imports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Supply Chain Disruption
    2025/07/21
    It’s Monday, July 21st, 2025, and welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker.

    The big story this week is the U.S. government’s move to hit Chinese graphite imports with a staggering 93.5 percent tariff. The Commerce Department has set this preliminary rate following an antidumping investigation, which found that China has been selling graphite at less than fair value, supported by extensive subsidies. This new tariff comes on top of an existing preliminary countervailing duty of 11.58 percent on the same commodity. The Commerce Department is expected to announce final rates by December, but for now, the 93.5 percent tariff marks one of the highest penalties ever imposed on a Chinese critical mineral, a strategic supply chain material that is used heavily by the U.S. auto and battery industries. According to industry data, China produced 78 percent of the world’s graphite in 2024 and supplied more than two-thirds of all graphite imported into the U.S. last year, making this a direct hit to both nations’ supply chains.

    This move is part of a broader tariff strategy under the Trump administration, which has returned to aggressive trade action to counter what it calls unfair Chinese trade practices while aiming to boost U.S. production of critical minerals, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Earlier this year, Trump ordered a flat 10 percent tariff across all Chinese imports, citing national security concerns, especially around fentanyl and critical technology. As reported by Made-in-China Insights, this 10 percent base tariff is now foundational, but sector-specific surcharges, like those on graphite and proposed levies on semiconductors, are multiplying.

    This summer has brought volatility and confusion across the business world. The administration temporarily reduced general tariffs on Chinese imports from a peak of 145 percent down to 10 percent for a 90-day window, but those rates are set to rise again soon. Amazon sellers and major U.S. retailers scrambled to stock up while the window was open, but all eyes are now on August 12th. As of that date, most products imported from China could face a 34 percent tariff, while specific “strategic sectors” and goods flagged for national security get hit even harder. E-commerce analysts, like those from DataWeave, note that prices on China-made goods have already climbed 2.6 percent so far in 2025, especially in categories like electronics and home goods.

    According to DW News and China-US Focus, President Trump’s approach reflects his so-called “America First” doctrine, using tariffs rather than sanctions for rapid, high-visibility economic action. Tariffs directly address the U.S.-China trade deficit, which reached $295 billion last year, and fill federal coffers, with tariff income up by over 100 percent year-on-year.

    But with industry leaders warning of supply chain paralysis and inflation concerns mounting, the next few weeks will be pivotal. The threat of “secondary tariffs” targeting countries and companies doing business with China also looms, adding even more uncertainty for global trade partners. For now, businesses, manufacturers, and investors are preparing for another round of high-stakes trade standoffs as the administration pushes hard against China and aims to realign the global trade order.

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  • US-China Trade War Escalates: Trump Tariffs Hit 40%, Threatening Global Economy and Sparking Diplomatic Tensions

    US-China Trade War Escalates: Trump Tariffs Hit 40%, Threatening Global Economy and Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
    2025/07/20
    Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s your comprehensive update on the latest US-China tariff developments and their impacts, with a particular spotlight on President Trump’s recent moves.

    As of today, July 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s tariff policy remains front and center in the global trade conversation. According to Bloomberg Economics, Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are now set at roughly 40%, a level so high it threatens to decimate much of China’s industrial profit margins, which averaged about 14.8% last year. Analysts warn that these tariffs are unsustainable for most Chinese industries, raising the specter of acute price cuts, profit erosion, layoffs, and even large-scale bankruptcies. Key sectors like textiles, IT and communications, and furniture manufacturing are among the most vulnerable. Only a mere five out of 33 major industrial sectors in China have margins robust enough to absorb these tariff levels; notable exceptions include pharmaceuticals and oil and gas extraction.

    The trade pressure is not only affecting China. Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics recently told Good Morning America that US tariff income for 2025 could exceed $300 billion, but this comes at a cost. Economic analysts have observed price hikes for consumers and inflationary pressures that could ripple across the economy. In fact, the effective US tariff rate has spiked to nearly 21%, the highest since 1910, intensifying supply chain disruptions and shifting manufacturing costs for industries and retailers from manufacturing and retail to agriculture.

    Yet while Trump touts these tariffs as part of his "America First" agenda—aimed at reshoring production and incentivizing US investment—negotiations with Beijing have grown more nuanced in recent months. Strafasia reports that behind closed doors, the US and China have quietly agreed to a temporary truce: Washington will not raise tariffs further, and in return Beijing has agreed to lower retaliatory tariffs on US goods to 10%, at least until mid-August 2025. This diplomatic window is seen as a critical period for sealing a more enduring agreement and limiting further economic fallout. Meanwhile, the US has cautiously relaxed certain technology restrictions, issuing limited licenses for giants like Nvidia to export some semiconductors to China, a signal of carefully renewed cooperation in tech sectors.

    On the Chinese side, resilience has become the strategic mantra. Interest.co.nz notes that Beijing has rerouted trade flows, engineered hedges against the dollar, and bolstered domestic consumption, positioning itself as less vulnerable to external shocks. At the same time, China stands ready to escalate—recent moves include new tariffs on US energy imports, export restrictions on strategic minerals, and a willingness to flood other markets with low-cost goods if US access remains heavily restricted.

    For global businesses, especially in the US and China, the current climate is one of volatility and rapid adaptation. Supply chains are shifting, costs are rising, and the future remains uncertain. Negotiations are ongoing, but the fundamental dynamics of the US-China tariff confrontation show no signs of disappearing anytime soon.

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  • Trump Era Tariffs Surge to 16 Percent Targeting China Graphite and Tech Sectors with Massive New Trade Restrictions

    Trump Era Tariffs Surge to 16 Percent Targeting China Graphite and Tech Sectors with Massive New Trade Restrictions
    2025/07/18
    Listeners, welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker. As of July 18, 2025, the White House’s trade agenda is once again making headlines, with President Trump’s return bringing a patchwork of tariffs, especially aimed at China and key global sectors.

    According to Fortune, the average effective tariff rate on U.S. imports has soared to around 16% this year, up sharply from about 3% when President Trump first took office. That increase is not uniform but part of what’s now referred to as a ‘tariff mosaic’—a policy that’s highly sector- and country-specific. China, as the top U.S. trading partner, continues to bear the brunt of Washington’s most aggressive trade measures.

    The pivotal move this week came when the U.S. Department of Commerce announced sweeping action against China’s graphite industry. As reported by GlobeNewswire, Commerce is imposing a massive 93.5% antidumping tariff on graphite products imported from China. That single measure brings the effective tariff rate on those Chinese graphite items to a staggering 160%. This step aims to address what American officials call persistent dumping and unfair pricing practices by Chinese exporters, and it’s expected to sharply cut Chinese graphite entering American supply chains.

    The sharp rise in tariffs isn’t limited to graphite. Trump administration officials have expanded trade restrictions through a series of new investigations targeting strategic Chinese-linked sectors. The administration this month announced new Section 232 probes into imports of polysilicon and unmanned aircraft systems, sectors regarded as vital to national and industrial security. The Department of Commerce also signaled that tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals—much of which originate from Chinese-owned factories—may take effect as soon as next month, escalating the trade standoff.

    All these moves come as new global reciprocal tariffs and U.S. duties on copper imports are about to kick in on August 1. Fitch Ratings projects that the overall U.S. effective tariff rate will jump again to nearly 19.4% once these new levies are enforced. These tariff hikes have already driven up shipping costs, and freight rates from China are climbing. Maritime analysts like Sal Mercogliano point to falling container numbers out of China and a shift toward other Asia exporters, as importers scramble to avoid the brunt of new U.S. duties.

    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management warns that the combined effect of a weaker dollar and high tariffs could mean persistent inflation and thinner corporate profits, unless the costs can be passed to U.S. consumers. With legal challenges still looming and exemptions continually shifting, the landscape remains volatile for anyone involved in trade between the U.S. and China.

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  • US Tariffs on China Set to Surge to 34% in 2025 Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

    US Tariffs on China Set to Surge to 34% in 2025 Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty
    2025/07/16
    Welcome to China Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, the ongoing trade standoff between the United States and China is making global headlines, with major developments tied directly to the Trump administration’s evolving tariff policy.

    Just this week, Dimerco reports that the United States will see the reduced 10% duty rate on Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau-origin goods revert to 34% starting August 12, 2025, unless a last-minute administrative decision is made to extend the lower rate. Earlier this summer, a previously announced 90-day tariff pause and substantial rate reduction appeared to signal a softening of tensions. The reciprocal tariff on Chinese imports dropped to 10%, but with the 20% International Emergency Economic Powers Act surcharge still in effect, the U.S. effective tariff on Chinese goods fell from 145% to 30%. This window created a rush in trans-Pacific shipping as businesses scrambled to beat anticipated rate hikes.

    Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis notes that the overall effective tariff rate on China stood at 25.2% by May, but with proposed hikes and changing rules, the landscape remains exceptionally volatile. Higher tariffs are indeed upending supply chains. In customs duty revenue, the U.S. Treasury has already collected $52 billion more this year over last, an increase of 111%, as both importers and consumers feel the pinch.

    The optical industry, according to The Vision Council, braces for separate tariff increases on China which could reach or exceed 55% after August 12. This increase comes as other trading partners—including Indonesia, Vietnam, and several African and Asian nations—face new tariff threats or deadlines for striking new trade deals with the U.S. China, notably, is exempted from the country-specific August 1 deadline, but faces its own uniquely high tariffs.

    Asia Times observes that despite the tariff surge, China’s first-half 2025 growth remained robust, holding above 5%. Economists warn, however, that a demand slowdown could hit China’s export sector over the remainder of the year, and Beijing is proceeding cautiously with fiscal stimulus.

    Underlying all these moves is President Trump’s philosophy of reciprocal tariffs. In July, Politico and Reuters have covered letters from the White House warning foreign governments of rapidly rising tariffs—and Trump has not shied away from using tariffs for leverage not just against China, but against a broad list of U.S. trading partners. Recent trade negotiations are often described as de-escalation measures, but official text and concrete deals remain elusive, and uncertainty continues to dominate the business climate.

    As we track the latest numbers, the stage is set for ongoing economic disruption, higher costs, and continually shifting U.S.-China trade relations. Thanks for tuning in to China Tariff News and Tracker. Remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • US-China Trade War Escalates: Tariffs Reach Highest Levels Since 1910, Costing Families $2,800 Annually

    US-China Trade War Escalates: Tariffs Reach Highest Levels Since 1910, Costing Families $2,800 Annually
    2025/07/14
    Listeners, it’s Monday, July 14th, 2025, and this is the latest from the China Tariff News and Tracker.

    After one of the most turbulent springs in recent memory, US-China trade relations remain on the front page. By April this year, tariff rates between the two countries reached unprecedented heights: the US imposed average tariffs of 126% on Chinese imports, while China’s average tariff on US goods jumped to 148%. These hikes covered virtually all bilateral trade and sent shockwaves through global supply chains, driving up inflation and rattling markets. In response, mounting economic and political pressure pushed both governments to the negotiating table for what was dubbed the “tariff truce.”

    On May 12th, negotiators from Washington and Beijing announced a 90-day pause on the newest rounds of tariff increases. This partial rollback went into effect May 14th, lowering tariffs from their astonishing April peaks but leaving most of the trade war duties, dating back to 2018, still very much in place. For listeners, that means while some relief appeared, the pain is far from over: as of late May, the average US tariff on Chinese goods was still a hefty 51.1%, more than double levels at the start of 2025. China’s average tariff on American products held around 32.6%, also well above historic norms.

    Despite these measures, tariffs continue to weigh heavily on US consumers. The Budget Lab at Yale notes that the average effective US tariff rate now sits at 20.6%, the highest since 1910. Factoring in shifts in trade patterns, that rate settles around 19.7%, marking the steepest level since the Great Depression. These tariffs have driven up prices by an estimated 2.1% in the short term—costing the average American household about $2,800 so far this year.

    Headlines this week bring more news: China’s exports grew 5.8% in June, beating expectations, but shipments to the US dropped for the third straight month, down 16.1%. This reflects both the lingering impact of tariffs and China’s ongoing effort to shift exports to other regions like Africa, Latin America, and ASEAN countries. With a US election looming, President Trump announced new “reciprocal” tariffs—effective August 1st, goods from China will face an additional 30% duty, with some sectors like copper and vehicles seeing even steeper rates. Beijing has countered with its own 10% levy on American imports.

    Insiders report these tariff moves are also tied to turbulence in US financial markets. The US Treasury had to act after foreign demand for American debt fell sharply amid economic uncertainty, leading officials to ease some tariffs in order to maintain stability. But with the US economy slowing, layoffs mounting in key states, and recession risks rising, the tariff debate is far from settled.

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  • US-China Trade War Escalates: Tariffs Soar to 145% as Economic Tensions Spark Global Market Volatility

    US-China Trade War Escalates: Tariffs Soar to 145% as Economic Tensions Spark Global Market Volatility
    2025/07/13
    Listeners, welcome to "China Tariff News and Tracker" on this Sunday, July 13, 2025.

    The big story this week is the intensifying US-China tariff battle under President Donald Trump. Since early April, the US tariff rate on Chinese goods has soared. On April 2, Trump imposed a 34% “reciprocal tariff” on most Chinese imports. China immediately matched with a 34% tariff on American goods. Negotiations stalled as China also began requiring special export licenses for six heavy rare earth minerals—critical for industries like batteries and medical devices—resulting in a halt to all exports while the licensing system is still not in place, as detailed by Wikipedia’s coverage of recent tariff moves.

    Tariff escalation continued rapidly. Trump soon raised tariffs by an additional 50%, bringing the baseline tariff on Chinese goods to a staggering 104%. China answered with a 50% hike of its own, lifting its baseline tariff on US goods to 84%. Not backing down, the US increased tariffs again to 145%, while China lifted its rate to 125%. In a sharp statement, China’s Finance Ministry announced any further US tariff hikes would be ignored, stating, “Even if the US continues to impose higher tariffs, it will no longer make economic sense and will become a joke in the history of world economy,” according to the same Wikipedia source.

    Bloomberg reports that these tariffs have already impacted US inflation, with consumer prices rising in May and June. Businesses are passing on the costs of the tariffs to consumers, especially on household appliances and furniture, and several CEOs of major US retailers have warned the White House of visible price increases and product shortages if the situation persists. The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady out of fear that further increases could compound tariff-driven inflation. Current interest rates remain at 4.5%.

    Looking closer at specifics, Bloomberg also reports that as of April 2025, the effective US tariff rate on Chinese imports, after a fentanyl-related 20% levy, stands at an unprecedented 145%. For listeners tracking the numbers: as of this recording, tariffs on Chinese imports to the US are at 145%, while China’s tariffs on US goods are at 125%.

    Market reaction has been turbulent. According to Fortune, inflation has not surged as quickly as some predicted, likely because companies stockpiled imports ahead of tariff hikes. This temporary buffer means many businesses haven’t yet raised prices, but experts warn that increases are inevitable as inventories run down and replacement goods come in at higher, tariff-affected prices.

    Commodity markets have also felt the impact. Moneycontrol notes that US tariff threats, particularly against China, have caused precious metals like gold and silver to surge, with investors seeking safe havens amid rising trade tensions.

    That’s the latest on the US-China tariff front as the trade war continues to push boundaries and global markets react with caution and volatility.

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  • US-China Trade War Escalates: Trump Imposes Massive 125% Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Global Economic Tensions Surge

    US-China Trade War Escalates: Trump Imposes Massive 125% Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Global Economic Tensions Surge
    2025/07/11
    Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Friday, July 11, 2025, and there’s been another dramatic shift in the US-China tariff landscape under the Trump administration, with impacts rippling through global trade and economic policy.

    Listeners, the headline: President Donald Trump has aggressively escalated tariffs on Chinese goods, with the most recent updates confirming that the reciprocal tariff rate on imports originating from China, Hong Kong, and Macau is now a staggering 125%. This figure includes a mix of baseline duties, Section 301 tariffs—which are either 7.5% or 25% depending on the product—a 20% IEEPA tariff, and the massive 125% reciprocal duty, effective immediately according to updates from Dimerco and Coppersmith Global Logistics. Importers are now facing a combined duty and tax burden that can exceed 132% for many high-tech and consumer categories.

    This escalation follows a fierce tit-for-tat between Washington and Beijing. After the US imposed a 34% reciprocal tariff this spring, China matched it—and both sides have since ratcheted up their responses. By April, Trump had raised the US tariff on Chinese goods to 84%, and China responded by hiking duties on American goods to the same level. Not stopping there, Trump then bumped the tariff to 104%, China upped theirs to 84%, then 125%, and the US now sits at 145% baseline on some products, before settling at 125% for most categories. The Chinese Finance Ministry has publicly announced that further US increases “will no longer make economic sense and will become a joke in the history of world economy,” highlighting the breakdown in negotiations and the entrenched positions on both sides, as described in Wikipedia’s timeline of tariffs under the second Trump administration.

    Another major focus is the new reciprocal tariff policy. While Trump paused most country-specific reciprocal tariffs for 90 days in April, China was excluded from this pause. As of today, most countries are enjoying a temporary 10% duty rate until August 1, but Chinese-origin goods are firmly locked into the higher 125% figure, and this will revert to 34% in mid-August only if the administration signals a change beforehand, as detailed by Dimerco and Coppersmith.

    The economic and political reverberations are profound: US manufacturing and import sectors are warning of visible price hikes and shortages, and the Federal Reserve, the OECD, and the World Bank have all downgraded US growth projections. Meanwhile, China has responded to the US pressure by deepening trade ties within Asia, signing new agreements through its ASEAN partners and restricting the export of rare earth minerals, which threatens supply chains for critical high-tech goods.

    Listeners, these developments are pushing the world economy into uncharted territory. The US sees this as a fight for fair trade and reciprocity, but allies and adversaries alike are restructuring trade relationships, and the true cost of this conflict remains to be seen.

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  • US Imposes Massive 55 Percent Tariffs on China Amid Trade War Escalation Threatening Global Supply Chains and Jobs

    US Imposes Massive 55 Percent Tariffs on China Amid Trade War Escalation Threatening Global Supply Chains and Jobs
    2025/07/09
    Welcome to the China Tariff News and Tracker podcast. Today is July 9, 2025, and there are major updates on the tariff front between the United States and China under the Trump administration. Listeners, the big headline right now is that the United States and China reached a pivotal deal in June, setting U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports at a massive 55 percent, while China’s tariffs on American goods stand at 10 percent, according to Time Magazine. This represents one of the highest tariff rates from the U.S. side in decades and is part of a broader effort by President Trump to fundamentally reshape the terms of trade with China.

    Just this week, President Trump issued an executive order updating neighbors and partners on new reciprocal tariffs, but importantly, the changes and deadline extensions do not apply to China. The 55 percent tariff rate remains locked in for Chinese imports under Executive Order 14298 from May 12, 2025, as outlined by trade law experts at internationaltradeinsights.com. Other countries, like Japan and South Korea, have had their deadline for higher tariffs pushed to August 1 to allow more time for negotiations, but China is excluded from any extension or negotiation window at this time.

    This hardline stance is reshaping supply chains across Asia. Politico reports the White House has recently pressured countries like Vietnam to clamp down on transshipment of Chinese goods, threatening a 40 percent tariff on goods routed to the U.S. that originate in China. China’s Ministry of Commerce has condemned these deals, urging all parties to resist what it calls “tariff exemptions at the expense of China’s interests.” Chinese officials are calling for adherence to international trade rules, reminding Asian countries that their economic futures remain closely tied to China, whose trade with ASEAN nations topped $900 billion last year—double the region’s U.S. trade.

    The economic cost of these tariffs is significant for the U.S. Michael Waugh of the Minneapolis Fed calculates the tariff rate on China jumped by 28.2 percentage points since February 1, 2025, meaning the current tariffs are costing the U.S. nearly 650,000 jobs due to higher input costs. If the U.S. were to revert to the peak tariff levels imposed earlier this spring, job losses could balloon to 2.3 million nationwide. Additional Chinese retaliation could strip away another 307,000 American jobs, particularly harming agricultural regions like the Midwest, which are heavily exposed to Chinese countermeasures.

    Listeners, as we watch for next steps, the Trump administration’s stance is clear: tariffs on China are here to stay for now, and the economic and geopolitical ripple effects are just beginning to play out.

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