China says to slap extra 34% tariffs on US imports from April 10

By AFP April 4, 2025 | 03:49 am PT

China said on Friday it would slap 34% tariffs on all imports of U.S. goods from April 10 after Washington imposed steep new levies on Chinese products.

Containers stacked at Yantai Port International Container Terminal in Yantai city, Shandong province,Chinaon April 3, 2025. Photo by Reuters

"For all imported goods originating from the U.S., an additional tariff of 34% on top of the current applicable tariff rate will be imposed," Beijing's finance ministry said.

Beijing's Commerce Ministry also imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements, including gadolinium -- commonly used in magnetic resonance imaging -- and yttrium, which is used in consumer electronics.

China will also file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over tariffs, the ministry said.

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10% levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners this week.

Trump unveiled particularly stinging tariffs of 34% on China, one of its largest trading partners, on top of existing levies.

China swiftly vowed "countermeasures" to protect its rights and interests.