Trump Raises China Tariffs to 125%, Suspends Tariffs for 90 Days on Over 75 Non-Retaliating Countries
1. Shocking declaration: Immediate 125% tariff on China
In the early morning of April 10 (Vietnam time), US President Donald Trump stirred global attention by announcing an increase in import tariffs on China to 125%, effective immediately.
The announcement was posted on Truth Social — the online communication platform that Trump frequently uses to deliver policies directly to voters and the international public.
Trump emphasized: "Based on the disrespect that China has shown towards global markets, I have decided to immediately raise the tariffs that the United States imposes on China to 125%."
The disrespect Trump mentioned is considered China's immediate response, increasing tariffs on American goods by 84%.
According to Trump, this is a tough measure aimed at ending the situation where China and other nations are "profiting from the United States" while also sending a clear message that the US will not tolerate being exploited in international trade.
2. Temporary suspension of tariffs on over 75 "non-retaliating" countries - 10% tariff for 90 days
While taking a hard line against China, Trump also announced that more than 75 countries have proactively contacted US authorities to negotiate trade issues, tariffs, and trade barriers.
"Since these countries have not taken any retaliatory action against the United States, I have decided to temporarily suspend tariff implementation for 90 days and apply a lower reciprocal tariff rate of just 10% during this period," Trump shared.
This decision is believed to be part of Trump's trade strategy from the outset, aimed at fostering fair negotiations with international partners.
3. US Treasury Secretary: "Rewarding countries that do not retaliate"
The US Treasury Secretary commented that this move reflects Trump's consistent trade philosophy — rewarding cooperative countries and strictly penalizing those that engage in hostile trade practices.
"The President is clearly sending a message: the United States welcomes partners who choose dialogue over confrontation," he emphasized.
This approach is expected to create new momentum for global trade negotiations and encourage countries to engage in more constructive conversations with the US.
4. WTO warns of escalating risks in the US-China trade war
In response to Trump's announcement, the World Trade Organization (WTO) quickly issued a statement warning of escalating risks to the global economy stemming from heightened US-China trade tensions.
"Trade wars serve no one," the WTO highlighted. "The world needs fair and open trade, not protectionism and retaliation."
The organization also called for restraint from all parties and encouraged the use of multilateral frameworks to resolve disputes.
5. Experts: "This is a well-calculated strategy, not an arbitrary decision"
According to several financial experts, Trump's tax hike is not a hasty move, but a carefully calculated strategy.
"From the very beginning of his term, Trump has consistently promoted the 'America First' trade strategy," noted trade expert Lisa Goldberg. "He aims to push countries into bilateral negotiations, where the US can leverage its economic strength to achieve favorable terms."
Financial analysts also forecast that this move will have significant short-term impacts on global markets. Some predict increased volatility, especially in sectors heavily dependent on Chinese imports and exports.
6. Global markets react to Trump's tariff escalation
Following Trump's announcement, global markets experienced immediate fluctuations.
The US stock market saw a sharp drop in early trading hours, while Asian and European markets also showed signs of instability.
Investors are closely monitoring reactions from China and other major economies, anticipating possible countermeasures that could impact supply chains and global trade flows.
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