China to Impose Additional Tariff on Some U.S. Products
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March 4, 2025 Hour: 12:42 pm
Among the imported goods that will be taxed are chicken, wheat, corn, sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, fruits, and vegetables.
On Tuesday, the State Council’s Customs Tariff Commission announced that China will impose additional tariffs on some products imported from the United States, effective from March 10.
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An additional 15-percent tariff will be imposed on imported chicken, wheat, corn and cotton originating from the United States. Sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables and dairy products will be subject to an additional 10-percent tariff.
The statement comes after the U.S. imposition of an additional 10-percent tariff on products imported from China, effective from March 4.
The unilateral imposition of tariffs by the United States undermines the multilateral trading system, increases the burden on American businesses and consumers, and erodes the foundation of China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, the State Council’s Customs Tariff Commission.
Chinese authorities also announced that they will file a complaint against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the increase in tariffs.
“Unilateral tariff measures by the United States seriously violate WTO rules and undermine the basis of trade and economic cooperation between China and the United States,” said the Chinese Commerce Ministry.
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump increased import tariffs on products from China from 10 to 20 percent, reproaching Beijing for its alleged ineffectiveness in the battle against fentanyl trafficking.
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Source: EFE
