
Trump Raises Reciprocal Tariffs on China to 125%, Administration’s Trade Policy Faces Scrutiny at Greer Hearing
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, increasing China’s rate to 125%. Added to the 20% tariffs imposed last month to address fentanyl concerns, these new duties bring the overall punitive US tariff rate imposed on Chinese goods this year to 145%.