US-China Trade War Escalates with Major Tariff and Currency Measures

US-China Trade War Escalates with Major Tariff and Currency Measures


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April 10, 2025 — Tensions between the United States and China have reached new heights today as both countries take drastic economic measures that are expected to have far-reaching consequences.

In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries, lowering rates to a uniform 10%, effective immediately. However, China is the notable exception. Tariffs on Chinese imports will instead surge to a staggering 125%, a dramatic escalation that comes into effect without delay.

This move is the latest chapter in the ongoing US-China trade war, which has seen a series of retaliatory measures in recent weeks. In direct response, China has retaliated by imposing an 84% tariff on all U.S. imports, beginning tomorrow. This marks a significant escalation from the earlier 104% tariff that the U.S. had placed on Chinese goods.


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China’s Currency and Financial Moves
As part of its broader strategy, China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has also ordered state-owned banks to cut back on purchases of U.S. dollars. This informal directive, known as window guidance, urges greater scrutiny of transactions involving the dollar. The goal is to stabilize the yuan, which has seen a 1.3% depreciation this month, dipping to 7.35 yuan per dollar onshore. Offshore rates have reached record lows, putting additional pressure on China’s economy.

In response to the falling currency, large state banks have been actively selling dollars and buying yuan, in an attempt to halt the depreciation. The PBOC has stressed its commitment to avoiding drastic devaluation of the yuan while working to maintain stability in the financial markets.

Global Economic Fallout
The situation is already taking a toll on global markets, with increasing uncertainty spreading across financial sectors. Analysts warn that this escalation in tariffs and currency measures could lead to prolonged economic disruption, not only affecting the two countries involved but potentially reverberating throughout the global economy.

China's commerce ministry warned the tariffs risked "severely" impacting the global economy, but stressed that "the door to dialogue is open".

"We hope the US will meet China halfway, and, based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation," Commerce Ministry spokeswoman He Yongqian said.

As the trade war intensifies, the world watches closely to see how these unprecedented measures will impact the international trade landscape and broader financial stability.

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