Struck by 34% customs duties by Donald Trump, China has decided to respond in stride with reciprocal customs duties. But the American president could still reply and now threatens 50% of additional taxes. © Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg/Getty Images – Donald Trump has taxed China with an additional 50% customs duties. Save save Receive customs alerts The trade war launched by Donald Trump last week could still take a new turning point with China. During the announcement of customs duties imposed on a multitude of countries around the world, the Middle Empire was imposed 34% customs duties. The next day, China responded with firmness and in turn imposed reciprocal customs duties of 34% on imports. Very quickly, Donald Trump warned her: “China played badly, they panicked. The only thing they can’t afford to do. ” But the American president went even further on Monday, April 7, threatening China to increase his customs duties even more strongly, reports BFMTV. In a message posted on his Truth Social platform, he says: “The United States will impose additional customs duties of 50% on China, from April 9”. Beijing is asked to withdraw his customs duties from 34% by this Tuesday, April 8, if not, Donald Trump will make his threat. Read also: Customs rights: The EU offers in the United States a total exemption for this sector more communication with Chinese officials means that if 50% additional customs duties were applied, taxes could reach 104%. For what ? Because in addition to the 34% already announced, Donald Trump had already applied 20% additional surcharge on his return to the White House, therefore 54% in total which must enter into force on April 9. If he adds 50%, it will therefore be 104%. Our colleagues recall that the American president had a few hours earlier accused of China for “not taking into account (his) warning (…) for not replying” to his commercial offensive. The dialogue seems, moreover, to be broken between the two countries since the Trump administration closes the door to requests for maintenance of Chinese officials, while at the same time, some will take place with other business partners. Europe’s response is long overdue if the EU proposed on Monday to cancel customs duties on products from industry. Read also: After Trump, Putin in turn taxes her strategic ally, China, on cars in the night, Donald Trump simply replied: “We don’t consider it.” The old continent had already warned of possible “countermeasures” in the event of an unfavorable response. Despite the storm caused on the stock markets, Donald Trump keeps the course. He has already hammered on his Truth Social platform: “Do not be weak!” Don’t be stupid! (…) Be strong, courageous and patient and the size will be there! ” Receive our latest news every day, selecting the main news of the day. (tagstotranslate) customs
