Donald Trump Furious! US Hikes China Import Tariffs to 130% Over Rare Earth Dispute
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| Donald Trump Furious! US Hikes China Import Tariffs to 130% Over Rare Earth Dispute. |
US President Donald Trump has once again made global headlines — this time for lashing out at China by announcing a 130 percent import tariff on all Chinese products.
The move comes after a previous 30 percent tariff, marking a massive escalation in the ongoing trade tension between the two superpowers. Starting November 1, 2025, every product coming from China into the US will face this steep import duty.
“The United States will impose an additional 100 percent tariff on China—on top of all existing tariffs,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account on Friday (October 10).
The decision follows China’s move to tighten exports of rare earth elements (REEs) — vital materials used in industries like technology, electronics, and clean energy.
As the world’s dominant supplier of rare earths, China holds a key position in the global supply chain, while the US remains one of the largest consumers. China’s restrictions on these exports have raised alarms in Washington, given how critical these materials are for high-tech manufacturing.
Trump, known for his hardline trade stance, viewed China’s policy as economic pressure and responded with equally strong measures. The new tariffs are seen as a form of retaliation, pushing China to reopen its rare earth exports to American industries.
This move didn’t come out of nowhere. Throughout his leadership, Trump has repeatedly targeted Beijing through trade barriers, restrictions on US technology sales to China, and even new fees on goods transported by China-owned or operated vessels.
Economists warn that the 130 percent tariff hike could reignite the long-standing US–China trade war, impacting not just both nations but also the global technology and manufacturing supply chain.
