China imposing 125% tariffs on US imports amid trade war

China is announcing 125% tariffs on U.S. imports starting Saturday, escalating tensions as the trade war between the two powers continues.

The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced on Friday, April 11, that it will impose new tariffs on U.S. imports, raising the rate to 125 percent. China is imposing 125% tariffs on U.S. imports from today, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war between the two powers.

Despite the sharp increase, Beijing emphasized that it does not intend to react to any further tariff hikes by the U.S., signaling a strategic restraint. The Ministry stated that at current tariff levels, importing American goods is no longer economically viable, reflecting a policy shift toward self-sufficiency and regional diversification.

Labeling recent moves by the U.S. president as a “meaningless numbers game,” China blamed Washington for recent instability in global markets. The statement held the U.S. responsible for market disruptions, reinforcing China’s narrative that America’s trade policy undermines international economic order and cooperative growth.

The U.S. president, Donald Trump, has imposed heavy tariffs on multiple nations as part of a broader plan to restructure post-World War II economic arrangements. His stated objective is to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and eliminate trade practices he considers unfair to American industries.

Amid global market volatility, Trump temporarily suspended some tariffs for 90 days, but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to a staggering 145 percent. This move, while aggressive, reflects the administration’s hardline approach toward pressuring Beijing and reducing U.S. trade deficits, regardless of short-term economic consequences.

China’s Ministry of Finance asserted that America’s tariff policies no longer make economic sense, calling the repeated hikes unproductive. The statement added that should the U.S. persist with this strategy, Beijing will simply ignore further tariff increases rather than respond tit-for-tat, opting for long-term resilience over reaction.

China has announced plans to file a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to the new round of U.S. tariffs. Beijing’s legal challenge underscores its commitment to using multilateral institutions to counter what it perceives as U.S. unilateralism in global trade.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, urged deeper cooperation between China and the European Union against what he called U.S. “unilateral bullying.” Xi emphasized that such alliances would not only protect mutual interests but also safeguard global justice and international norms.

The escalating trade war has sent shockwaves through global markets, with Asian and European stock indexes experiencing steep declines. Tokyo’s benchmark index dropped by over four percent, while gold prices surged past $3,200 per ounce, signaling a rush toward safe-haven assets amid growing investor anxiety.

Despite international concern, Trump downplayed the turmoil, calling it the “cost of transition” necessary for achieving long-term U.S. economic gains. He welcomed the EU’s apparent retreat from retaliatory measures, warning that if negotiations fail, his administration would reinstate full tariffs, reaffirming a combative stance on global trade.

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