China hits back at Trump's tariffs with 125% duties on US goods

China has responded to President Donald Trump's latest tariff escalation by raising its own tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. This move follows Trump’s decision to increase duties on Chinese goods to 145%, intensifying a trade conflict that could severely disrupt global supply chains.

The new Chinese tariffs, announced Friday, came after the White House continued its hardline approach toward China—the world’s second-largest economy and a key source of U.S. imports—while easing tariffs on many other countries.

In a statement, China’s Finance Ministry condemned the U.S. measures, calling them a blatant breach of international trade norms and economic logic. The ministry described the tariffs as "unilateral bullying and coercion," asserting that they undermine basic principles of fair trade.