China hits back at Trump with 84% tariffs on US as trade war intensifies | BBC News

China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all US imports, deepening a trade war between Beijing and Washington.

It comes as President Donald Trump had earlier put a 104% tariff on Chinese goods - but later raised this to 125%, citing a "lack of respect" from China.

Trump has paused higher tariffs on other countries, though a "universal 10%" levy will be in place.

Financial markets in Asia jumped following news of the reprieve, with one expert saying the region is 'breathing a massive sigh of relief’.

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Post from BBC News on April 10, 2025

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