Overview

• President Donald Trump announced an immediate increase in tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, escalating the ongoing trade conflict.
• China retaliated by raising tariffs on US goods from 34% to 84%, effective April 10, 2025, signaling its resolve to counter US measures.
• Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning declared that China will not back down, sharing archival footage of Mao Zedong emphasizing resistance to US actions.
• The video of Mao Zedong from 1953 highlighted China's historical resilience, aligning past struggles with its current stance in the trade war.
• Both nations remain entrenched, with China framing the dispute as a rejection of US 'unilateral bullying' and emphasizing mutual respect as a precondition for dialogue.