April 11, the website of the Ministry of Commerce reported that a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions about China's countermeasures against the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods again.

Reporter: On April 10 Eastern Time, the US announced an executive order to further increase "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese products imported into the United States. We noticed that China has taken corresponding tariff countermeasures. What is your comment?

Answer: On April 10 Eastern Time, the US announced an executive order to further increase "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese products. We noticed that the tax rate for Chinese products announced in the US executive order is 41%, which is 20 percentage points higher than what the US previously claimed. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the US's arbitrary unilateral tariff measures and has resolutely taken countermeasures to protect its own rights and interests.

The US arbitrarily imposes unilateral tariffs, seriously violating international trade and economic rules, as well as basic economic principles and common sense, causing serious impacts and severe fluctuations in the world economy, global markets, and the multilateral trading system. The US should bear full responsibility for this.

We notice that under pressure from China and other parties, the US temporarily refrains from imposing high "reciprocal tariffs" on some trading partners. This is just a symbolic small step and does not change the essence of the US using trade extortion to seek private gain. China urges the US to take a big step towards canceling so-called "reciprocal tariffs" and correct its erroneous practices completely.

The US has turned the imposition of excessively high tariffs on Chinese goods into a numerical game, which has no practical significance in economics. It only exposes the US's manipulation and weaponization of tariffs and its bullying coercion tactics, becoming a laughingstock. If the US continues with the numerical game of tariffs, China will ignore it. However, if the US insists on substantially harming China's rights and interests, China will firmly counterattack and see it through to the end.

On April 9, the Chinese government released the "Position Paper on Several Issues in Sino-US Economic and Trade Relations," reiterating China's consistent stance on Sino-US economic and trade relations. The essence of Sino-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. A trade war has no winners, and protectionism offers no way out. China is open to consultations with the US, but threats and pressure are not the right way to deal with China. The US should properly resolve differences with China through equal dialogue based on mutual respect. China will steadfastly handle its own affairs well, respond to various uncertain factors in the external environment with certainty, and continue to be the stabilizing anchor in a turbulent world.

Announcement by the Tariff Commission of the State Council on Adjusting the Tariff Measures on Imported Goods Originating from the United States

Tariff Commission Announcement 2025 No. 6

On April 10, 2025, the US government announced that the rate of "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese products exported to the United States would be further increased to 125%. The US's imposition of excessively high tariffs on China seriously violates international trade and economic rules, as well as basic economic principles and common sense, and is entirely a unilateral hegemonic coercive approach.

In accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, including the Customs Law, Foreign Trade Law, and principles of international law, and after approval by the State Council, starting from April 12, 2025, the tariff measures on imported goods originating from the United States will be adjusted. The relevant matters are as follows:

First, adjust the tariff rates specified in the announcement "Announcement by the Tariff Commission of the State Council on Adjusting the Tariff Measures on Imported Goods Originating from the United States" (Tariff Commission Announcement 2025 No. 5), increasing them from 84% to 125%. Given the current tariff levels, US goods exported to China have no market acceptance. If the US continues to impose additional tariffs on Chinese exports, China will ignore it.

Second, other matters will be carried out according to the "Announcement by the Tariff Commission of the State Council on Imposing Additional Tariffs on Imported Goods Originating from the United States" (Tariff Commission Announcement 2025 No. 4).

Tariff Commission of the State Council

April 11, 2025

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