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The White House Decided to increase Tariffs on China To 104% Today. China Will Fight To The End
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Trump has been waiting for China to make the first move, hoping China would cave in. In fact, Trump knows well that the tariff issue has escalated to such a degree that it’s difficult to back out now. However, he still wants to save face. If China reaches out to him first, he will likely consider reducing tariffs.
But Trump’s real intention isn’t to sever ties with China; it’s to use this tactic as leverage, attempting to force China to compromise through threats. What he didn’t anticipate was the strong, unyielding stance China would take by 2025. The toughness that China has shown has clearly unsettled him. Trump, at a critical point in his presidency, may feel cornered. Even if he wants to backtrack, he can’t afford to appear weak.
The latest news confirms that the White House has announced the 104% punitive tariff on Chinese goods will be implemented on the 9th. This is because, as of the last moment, China hasn’t rescinded its retaliatory measures. In other words, China is ready for a full-on confrontation.
To be frank, whether the tariff increases to 54% or 104%, the effect is largely the same — it’s essentially a form of economic decoupling. By this point, normal trade has already come to a halt. The increase to 104% is symbolic, just a formality.
Now, the question is: how will China retaliate? Let’s take a step back and recall some previous statements Trump made during his campaign. Last year, Trump openly stated that if China dared to take Taiwan, he would impose tariffs of 100% to 200%. This indicated that Trump’s highest form of “protection” for Taiwan was through economic measures — tariffs, not military intervention.
The latest news confirms that the White House has announced the 104% punitive tariff on Chinese goods will be implemented on the 9th. This is because, as of the last moment, China hasn’t rescinded its retaliatory measures. In other words, China is ready for a full-on confrontation.
To be frank, whether the tariff increases to 54% or 104%, the effect is largely the same — it’s essentially a form of economic decoupling. By this point, normal trade has already come to a halt. The increase to 104% is symbolic, just a formality.
Now, the question is: how will China retaliate? Let’s take a step back and recall some previous statements Trump made during his campaign. Last year, Trump openly stated that if China dared to take Taiwan, he would impose tariffs of 100% to 200%. This indicated that Trump’s highest form of “protection” for Taiwan was through economic measures — tariffs, not military intervention.
When Trump made these statements, China’s spokesperson quickly refuted him, and it made headlines. Fast forward to now, and Trump’s tariff policy against China has escalated to 104%. This is not far from what he originally predicted. Is Trump subtly pushing China to take more drastic actions? Could he be trying to provoke a quicker resolution over Taiwan?
Think about it: with tariffs at 104%, trade between the U.S. and China is virtually at a standstill. The reality is that starting a war at this point would be less risky for the U.S., given that Trump has already taken aggressive economic action. The table has already been overturned, and all the jars have been smashed.
It’s worth noting that there’s an intriguing dynamic between Trump’s policies and China’s resilience. I can’t help but think that Trump might be playing a game of political chess, perhaps even trying to bait China into taking certain actions.
