Trump spikes tariffs on China to 130%: Which countries will be worst affected by US President's move?
By HT News Desk
Published on: Oct 11, 2025
US President Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions and disrupting global supply chains.
In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced on October 10, 2025, that the US would impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective November 1 or sooner if Beijing continues what he described as “aggressive” trade actions.
With this new tariff, the total US tariff on Chinese goods now stands at 130%, marking one of the most aggressive trade measures. The announcement, which coincides with new export controls on critical software, represents one of the most sweeping trade measures.
Speaking on Truth Social, Trump called China’s recent export restrictions a “hostile act” that required a strong response. “It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade… effective November 1, 2025, they plan to impose large-scale export controls on virtually every product they make,” he wrote.
The move adds further strain to already tense relations between the world’s two largest economies.
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The immediate impact has been felt across global markets, with U.S. stock indices experiencing significant declines.
Who will feel ripple effect?Mexico and Canada, as major trading partners of the United States, are expected to bear significant economic costs from the new tariffs.
Other countries in Asia, including South Korea, Japan, and Singapore, are also vulnerable to the ripple effects of the trade war.
Strong trade ties with both the US and China mean that disruptions in supply chains could slow economic growth in these nations, particularly in sectors such as electronics, technology, and manufacturing.
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Brighter side for Indian Exports?Federation of Indian Export Organisations (PTI) President S C Ralhan told PTI that imposition of higher tariffs by the US on China will shift demand towards India, which has exported goods worth USD 86 billion to the US in 2024-25.
"We may gain from this escalation," Ralhan added.
"Now this 100 per cent additional tariff on Chinese goods will give us an upper edge," a textile exporter told PTI.
They added that the imposition of higher customs duties by the US on imports from China opens the door for huge export opportunities for India to America.
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