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New US tariffs on China to hit 104% on Wednesday: White House

Published: 08 Apr 2025 - 08:49 pm | Last Updated: 08 Apr 2025 - 08:53 pm
A shipping container is moved at the Port Jersey Container Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 8, 2025. (Photo by Charly Triballeau / AFP)

A shipping container is moved at the Port Jersey Container Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 8, 2025. (Photo by Charly Triballeau / AFP)

AFP

Washington: Additional US tariffs on Chinese imports are set to reach 104 percent on Wednesday, the White House told AFP, as Washington doubles down on planned action after Beijing vowed a "fight to the end" on levies.

US President Donald Trump had vowed a further 50 percent tariff on goods from China if Beijing did not retract upcoming retaliation -- and the White House confirmed that Trump will proceed with this action, taking the overall added duties this year to 104 percent.