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Trump's China Tariff: 145% Shock, Not 125%

In a stunning twist, President Trump’s tariff policy has been clarified to impose a 145% duty on Chinese imports, up from earlier claims of 125%. Markets reacted sharply, spurring a global dialogue on trade tensions and sparking new legislative moves in Congress as part of an escalating trade war.

24 Hours President Trump’s recent tariff maneuvers have rocked global markets as he clarified a 145% duty on Chinese goods, signaling a hardline trade stance. Congressional Republicans are advancing voter ID and budget cuts, while Democrats and critics decry insider trading and judicial overreach. Internationally, allied nations like Mexico, Brazil, and the EU respond with their own measures, and China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US goods. The move has further spurred diplomatic prisoner swaps and raised concerns over energy, auto, and tech sectors. Meanwhile, investigations into national security, terror plots, and economic reforms intensify across Washington. The battle for supremacy continues.

Number 145% - New Tariff Shock on China

Quote These tariffs say to China: 'Either play fair or face the full fury of America.' — Scott Bessent