China hits US with economic measures after Trump imposes tariffs

These measures go into place Feb. 10.

Published: February 4, 2025 8:43am

Beijing announced Tuesday that it would be hitting the U.S. with economic measures following President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on China. 

The measures include a 15% tax on certain natural gas and coal and a 10% tariff on crude oil, China’s Ministry of Finance announced.

These measures go into place Feb. 10, according to CNN

The White House announced on Saturday that Trump would impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese imports.

Trump cited illegal immigration, drug trafficking and the fentanyl crisis as reasons for the tariffs.

The tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been put on hold for a month as Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum where they reached a deal regarding trade and security. 

 

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