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By KATELYN CARALLE Published: 13:06 BST, 9 April 2025 | Updated: 13:06 BST, 9 April 2025
China announced it will impose 84 percent tariffs on U.S. goods from Thursday, up from the 34 percent previously announcedIt came as President Donald Trump said other world leaders are desperate to deals with him as his tariffs come into effect.He said: ‘I am telling you, these countries are calling us up kissing my a**.”A number of countries have reportedly been left hanging on the phone by the White House as they propose deals and wait for a response.Follow the latest with the DailyMail.com blogChina responds to U.S. with 84% tariffsChina will impose 84 percent tariffs on U.S. goods from Thursday, up from the 34 percent previously announced, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.It came after President Donald Trump imposed 104 percent tariffs on Beijing.China told the World Trade Organization on Wednesday that the United States’ decision threatens to further destabilize global trade.The situation has dangerously escalated. As one of the affected members, China expresses grave concern and firm opposition to this reckless move.While China opposes trade wars, it will firmly defend its legitimate interests.
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