China Raises Tariffs on US to 125% 

The trade war between the US and China has escalated further, with China increasing its tariff on US goods to 125% in retaliation to President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese goods.

The Details: The new tariffs imposed by China come into effect on April 12. China's tariffs are expected to impact approximately $145 billion worth of American exports, including oil and gas, and oilseeds and grains.

For Context: The tit-for-tat tariff increases between the US and China are the latest moves in this ongoing dispute, which has already begun to have real-world impacts, including companies like Tesla pausing orders for imported models in China. Despite the global uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that more than 75 countries are eager to commence trade negotiations.

How The Media Covered It: The Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) focused on the impact of the tariffs on the US, particularly the effect on American exports. In an interview cited by the outlet, Bessent argued that the escalation was a “loser” for Beijing and expressed disappointment that the Chinese were not willing to negotiate. USA Today (Lean Left), while also acknowledging the US perspective, placed more emphasis on the global impact, particularly the fears of a global recession and disruptions to supply chains.

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