The White House announced on Tuesday, April 8, that an additional 104% duty against China has come into effect because Beijing has not canceled its retaliatory measures. This was reported by Fox News correspondent in the White House, Edward Lawrence, on social network X, reports UNN.
The White House Press Secretary stated that the additional 104% tariffs came into effect at noon Eastern Time because China had not canceled its retaliatory measures. Additional duties of 104% will be charged from tomorrow, April 9
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On Monday, April 7, US President Donald Trump stated that if China does not abolish the 34% duty by April 8, the US will introduce an additional 50% duty from April 9, and further negotiations with China will be terminated.
China promised to "fight to the end" in response to the US threat to impose additional 50% duties on Chinese imports. Beijing and Washington are exchanging warnings about additional trade measures amid the recovery of markets in Asia, despite the fact that the world's two largest economies have begun a threatening duel.