China Has Gotten Off Lightly on Tariffs—for Now
China looks like it got off easy in President Trumps first broadside in a new trade war. But few in Beijing expect it to be the last. Instead, Trumps decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports by an additional 10 is likely an opening salvo in what is expected to be the most significant front in the presidents broader battle to reshape the global economic landscape to his liking.
Posted by Hicham ALAOUI RIZQ on 2025, Feb 03
Introduction
China looks like it got off easy in President Trumps first broadside in a new trade war. But few in Beijing expect it to be the last. Instead, Trumps decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports by an additional 10 is likely an opening salvo in what is expected to be the most significant front in the presidents broader battle to reshape the global economic landscape to his liking.