China Demands Full Cancellation of Trump-Era Reciprocal Tariffs in 2025
In a bold diplomatic move, China has called on the United States to completely cancel the reciprocal tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. These tariffs, which were part of the intense trade war that defined much of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, remain a key point of contention in China-US trade relations.
What are Trump‘s Reciprocal Tariffs
Duringthe tenure of former President Donald Trump, the US took a more confrontational approach towards China, imposing a series of tit-for-tat tariffs on Chinese imports. The aim was to retaliate against what the US perceived as unfair trade practices, includingintellectual property theft and market manipulation.
These tariffs provoked China to retaliateand triggered a trade war that disrupted global supply chains and rocked international markets.
Why Is China Speaking Out Now?
Experts say China‘s fresh appeal to scrap Trump tariffs is as both countries are gearing up for new trade talks. With global economic pressures building up—such as inflation, changing supply chains, and sluggish recovery in key industries—China believes this is the opportune time to push for tariff removal.
The Chinese government contends that these tariffs benefit neither side and postpone the normalization of China-US trade relations.
The Bigger Picture: Trade War in 2025
While some tariffs relaxed in President Biden‘s first term, most are still active. As the economy of 2025 continues to shift, both countries are under the gun to step back from existing tensions and foster smoother trade.
Most companies, especially those in manufacturing and tech, believe that eliminating Trump-era tariffs could result in lower prices and better cross-border collaboration.
