China Responds To American Tariffs

SHENZHEN, CHINA - APRIL 12: A boat named Jin Se Hai An 12 with a Chinese national flag is seen in the foreground, with shipping containers, docked vessels, and loading cranes at the Yantian International Container Terminal in the background, on April 12, 2025 in Shenzhen, China. China has imposed a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, raising duties to 125% in response to the latest escalation by the United States, which increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%. The growing trade tensions have further impacted China's export sector, affecting key industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and cross-border e-commerce. The measures are part of Beijing's broader strategy to counter rising economic pressure and defend its trade interests. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)