Trump Threatens China of Additional 50% Tariff Unless Retaliatory Measures Are Rolled Back

President Donald Trump threatened to implement a 50% tariff on Chinese imports if Beijing does not revoke its retaliatory tariffs by Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

This announcement follows a tumultuous period in global markets, which have seen major declines after Trump imposed new tariffs on various international trade partners. China, in retaliation, introduced a 34% tariff on U.S. imports, significantly intensifying the trade standoff.

Trump’s Stark Warning

In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with China’s actions and issued an ultimatum:

“If China doesn’t reverse their 34% tariff increase by April 8th, 2025, the United States will enforce **50