The new rate for goods from China is 145 percent. A representative of the White House confirmed on Thursday in an interview with CNBC. According to the official document, the duties were increased from 84 to 125 percent.
“In combination with a 20 % duties previously imposed on Beijing, aimed at curling fentanyl smuggling, it gives it 145 percent.” He passed the White House in a press release.
In connection with the decision of Donald Trump from 90 to 120 percent. Dutch duties on Packets from China with a value of up to $ 800 were also increased. (approx. PLN 3,000). Until Saturday, goods from Chinese platforms like Shein or Aliexpress are not subordinated to survival.
Donald Trump stops duties. There is a decree
The decree of Donald Trump published before noon Eastern American time (before 6pm of Polish time) talks about suspension of duties for 56 countries covered by new rates for 90 days. However, the duty of 10 percent is still in force. for imports from around the world.
The increase in duties for goods from China announced on Wednesday by the US President is the last blow in the Washington trade war with Beijing. China was initially to be covered by a duty in the amount of 34 percent, but after Beijing retaliation, the tariff was raised first to 84 percent, and then 125 percent.
On Wednesday, Trump said that further increases would not be needed. He also predicted that China wanted to conclude a system, but they are a “proud nation”, and chairman XI Jinping “proud man”, so Beijing “does not know how to go about it.”
