China tariffs stand at 145%: White House
US President Donald Trump speaks on the day of his remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
The White House has clarified that the total tariff on Chinese goods entering the US stands at 145%, reports BBC.
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced an increase in the levy to 125%.
However, the administration later confirmed that this figure did not account for an existing 20% tariff already in place.
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When combined, the total tariff now amounts to 145% — higher than previously indicated.
