16 h. ago China promises countermeasures to Trump’s new 34% tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

China’s Commerce Ministry will hold a briefing at 3pm. Stay tuned to our live blog for developments, counteractions and commentary.

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16 h. ago China slams US ‘protectionism’ but stops short of attack on Trump’s tariffs – as it happened

China’s Commerce Ministry says trade and tariff wars have no winners, and trade concerns will be resolved through ‘equal dialogue’.

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18 h. ago As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

With US ‘reciprocal tariffs’, taxes on Chinese goods have climbed even further – with some analysts predicting an effective rate of ‘almost 70 per cent’.

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18 h. ago After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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18 h. ago Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?

Explainer | After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?  South China Morning Post

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33 h. ago US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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42 h. ago Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’  The New York Times

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1 week ago Trump Plans Tariff ‘Liberation Day', China Says Ready For Shocks | Bloomberg: The Asia Trade 3/24/25

Trump Plans Tariff ‘Liberation Day', China Says Ready For Shocks | Bloomberg: The Asia Trade 3/24/25  Bloomberg

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