The President has posted on Truth Social that as a result of China’s actions, he is increasing the tariff rate charged to China by the United States to 125%, effective immediately.

Additionally, the President has authorized a 90 day PAUSE on higher country rate reciprocal tariffs (Excluding China) because of more than 75 affected countries reaching out to the US to negotiate a solution.  

During this time, the 10% reciprocal tariff that went into effect on April 5, 2025 on all countries will continue.

These changes are effective immediately per the posting.  This has not been formally announced and we are awaiting the official notice.

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The White House Press Secretary announced today April 8, 2025 that the President is set to impose an additional 50% on Chinese imports.  The additional 50% is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on April 9, 2025.  

The official written notice from the White House has not yet been released so it is unclear under which program (IEEPA or others) this additional 50% will be implemented under.

Update- 4/9/2025- The President issued and executive order on April 8, 2025, "Amendment To Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China." The order updates the reciprocal rate of duty for goods of China to 84% replacing the previous rate of 34% (for reciprocal tariffs).

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IEEPA

Drug/Border Tariffs

• 20% for goods from China
• 25% for goods from Canada unless USMCA Qualified or Canadian Energy products
• 25% for goods from Mexico unless USMCA Qualified

Reciprocal Tariffs

• 10% across the board commencing April 5, 2025
• Specific rates are applicable to countries in Annex 1 commencing April 9, 2025
• Reciprocal tariffs are not applicable when:
  • Goods are subject to Section 232- includes Steel/Aluminum/Derivatives/Automobiles/Auto Parts etc.
  • Goods are for personal use, donations, information articles including publications, films, posters, etc. under 50 USC 1702
  • Goods listed in Annex II
  • The value of US content on any goods which have no less than 20% US value
• Reciprocal tariff exemptions for goods in transit prior to April 5 will expire on May 27, 2025