China is hitting back against U.S. tariffs, imposing new levies on American imports starting February 10, 2025. The 15% tariff applies to coal and LNG, while a 10% tariff targets crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement vehicles, and pickup trucks, with further duties on additional goods. Grounded in China’s trade laws and WTO principles, this move signals Beijing’s firm stance against U.S. economic pressures and its readiness to defend its trade interests.
BRICS bridge- China has fired back against Washington’s unilateral trade offensive, announcing new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to America’s 10% tariff on all Chinese goods. This countermeasure, set to take effect on February 10, 2025, underscores Beijing’s firm stance against what it sees as destabilizing and unfair trade practices. The U.S. government, citing fentanyl-related concerns, introduced its tariffs on February 1, but this move not only violates WTO regulations but also worsens already fragile economic ties between the two global powerhouses.
In retaliation, the Tariff Commission of China’s State Council, with government approval, has imposed a 15% tariff on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG), alongside a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement vehicles, and pickup trucks. Moreover, additional levies will be applied to a range of U.S. imports, as outlined in the official annex. While China maintains its existing bonded and tax-exemption policies, these new tariffs will remain non-exempt.
This move is firmly grounded in China’s domestic legal framework, including the Customs Law, Foreign Trade Law, and Tariff Law, and aligns with core principles of international trade law. By enforcing these tariffs, Beijing is making one thing clear: it will not stand by as the U.S. disrupts global trade, and it is fully prepared to defend its economic interests with decisive action.