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US-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Threatens 155% Tariff and Beijing Warns of Retaliation
Oct 23, 2025 02:12 pm CST
Amid escalating trade tensions, China has warned the US to correct its approach after President Trump threatened a 155% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1. Chinese Consul General Xu Wei emphasized Beijing's preference for dialogue but readiness to respond if necessary, while suggesting that cooperation between China and India could be beneficial as geopolitical dynamics shift.
Trump Announces 155% Tariffs on Chinese Imports: Escalating US-China Trade Tensions
Oct 22, 2025 09:10 am CST
President Trump confirms plans to impose 155% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1, citing unfair trade practices and national security concerns. The move represents a significant escalation in US-China trade tensions, with Trump also announcing export controls on critical software and framing the decision as a response to China's "extraordinarily aggressive position on trade."