China Ends Zero-Tariff Policy on Taiwanese Agricultural Imports Amid Rising Tensions

China's decision to impose tariffs on 34 Taiwanese agricultural products is a response to Taiwan's pro-independence stance and trade restrictions.

China will reintroduce import tariffs on 34 agricultural products from Taiwan, including fruits, vegetables, and seafood, starting September 25, 2024.
The move follows Taiwan's continued support for independence and its restrictions on over 1,000 mainland Chinese agricultural products.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council argues that the tariffs violate World Trade Organization rules and harm farmers on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
The decision is seen as part of China's broader strategy to pressure Taiwan politically, economically, and militarily.
China's use of trade as leverage follows similar tactics employed against other countries like Australia and South Korea over political disputes.