China to Enforce 34% Tariffs on U.S. Goods from April 10
China announced on Friday it will impose an additional 34% tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10, in response to new trade levies introduced by Washington.
The Finance Ministry confirmed the move, which will be applied on top of existing duties. In addition, China’s Commerce Ministry said it is placing export controls on seven rare earth elements, including gadolinium and yttrium—critical materials used in medical imaging and electronics.
Beijing also plans to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S. tariffs.
The escalation follows President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% global tariff and an extra 34% duty specifically targeting Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to vow retaliatory measures to defend its trade interests.
