Former US President Donald Trump restated his resolute position on China tariffs in recent White House comments, saying “the ball is in China’s court.” The remark was made amidst increased tension due to the imposition of drastic trade sanctions on Chinese imports.
In 2025 alone, Trump has added a 145% tariff on a broad array of Chinese products, ramping up what analysts are referring to as a fresh wave of economic nationalism. The tariffs fall on everything from electronics to raw materials, with the goal of counteracting what Trump labels as “unfair trade practices.”
“China knows what it has to do,” Trump declared, calling on Beijing to take responsibility and negotiate fairer trade. The White House also affirmed that exemptions on key items such as phones, chips, and computers would continue — at least for now — to shield American consumers.
China has not made a formal comment on the new round of tariffs, although sources indicate that countermeasures might be under construction. Markets across the world continue to hang in suspense as the US-China trade equation continues to drive supply chains and investor sentiment globally.
