So President Trump hit China with a 104% tariff.
‘Chyna’ wasn’t too happy.
In fact, I’m willing to be a Hot Pocket that they were infuriated!
So, much like the evil Galactic Empire, they’re striking back.
Not smart. pic.twitter.com/Q8CHN0EtXw
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) April 9, 2025
BUT jokes on them.
President Trump sent them a gift, a whopping 125% tariff. Get wrecked China!
How upset do you think they are now?
The Chinese ‘trade federation’ is learning the hard way that their old ways won’t be tolerated anymore.
Haven’t they watched The Apprentice? Trump doesn’t mess around.
BREAKING: President Trump issues a 90-day pause on tariffs "and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period of 10%," except for China.
The president has raised tariffs on China to 125%, effective immediately. pic.twitter.com/XNBKA6uH7S
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 9, 2025
Hang on, does that mean cup-o-noodles will now be $10 a cup? Who cares. They’re terrible for your health. And I’m pretty sure they’re made in California.
AP News reports:
President Donald Trump raised the tariff on Chinese imports to 125% on Wednesday, hours after China boosted the duty on American goods to 84% in an escalating battle that threatens to disrupt trade between the world’s two largest economies.
ADVERTISEMENTCiting a lack of respect, Trump set China apart from other countries. He said in a social media post that he is pausing his so-called “reciprocal tariffs” on many other trading partners because they had responded by reaching out for talks rather than retaliating.
The tit-for-tat hikes between the U.S. and China are the latest in an ongoing trade war that threatens to raise prices for consumers in America and derail China’s attempts to reinvigorate its sluggish economy. The response from the Chinese government signals its determination not to bend to Trump’s pressure, despite the risks.
“If the U.S. insists on further escalating its economic and trade restrictions, China has the firm will and abundant means to take necessary countermeasures and fight to the end,” China’s Ministry of Commerce said before announcing its latest tariff hike.
In Washington, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said: “When you punch at the United States of America, President Trump is going to punch back further.”
China is a major exporter to US but no longer No. 1
The United States sent a record $199 billion in exports to China last year, while China exported $463 billion in goods and services to the United States, third behind Mexico and Canada, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.Top U.S. exports to China in 2024 included soy beans, aircraft, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. In the other direction, mobile phones, computers, toys and clothing were among major imports from China. The manufacturing giant was the top source of U.S. imports as recently as 2022 but it has lost ground to America’s neighbors amid heightened tensions with the United States.
The European Chamber of Commerce in China accused the U.S. of rolling back many of the principles that have underpinned its approach to trade and investment. It said that Trump’s tariffs would have a significant impact on European companies exporting from China to the U.S., forcing them to rethink their business models and supply chains.
“This will lead to a substantial increase in operational costs and inefficiencies, and ultimately higher prices for consumers,” it said.
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“Take advantage of us, no more will China.” – Yoda, probably.
The Vigilant Fox writes:
NEW: Scott Bessent says Trump didn’t just raise tariffs—he set a trap, and China walked right into it.
This is what 4D chess looks like.
Markets are rebounding after President Trump slapped a 125% tariff on Chinese imports while giving a 90-day pause to other countries.
The result? China stands alone—and completely exposed.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put it plainly:
“This was driven by the president’s strategy.”
“He and I had a long talk on Sunday, and this was his strategy all along.”
According to Bessent, this wasn’t just tough policy—it was calculated pressure.
“You might even say that he goaded China into a bad position.”
“They responded, they have shown themselves to the world to be the bad actors.”
ADVERTISEMENTWhile China chose escalation, Trump opened the door to allies and trade partners who didn’t retaliate.
“We are willing to cooperate with our allies and with our trading partners who did not retaliate.”
“It wasn’t a hard message. Don’t retaliate, things will turn out well.”
Now the markets are roaring back—and China is left holding the bag.
NEW: Scott Bessent says Trump didn’t just raise tariffs—he set a trap, and China walked right into it.
This is what 4D chess looks like.
Markets are rebounding after President Trump slapped a 125% tariff on Chinese imports while giving a 90-day pause to other countries.
The… pic.twitter.com/M9KMreyWeG
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) April 9, 2025
How about a 400% tariff?
🚨 BREAKING: Kevin O’Leary Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud 🚨
“Raise tariffs on China to 400%.”
Not 104%…
Four. Hundred. Percent. 😳🇺🇸Why?
Because he’s sick of the lies.
Sick of the cheating.
Sick of the intellectual property theft, the forced tech transfers, and the… pic.twitter.com/u7dJUCImOO— Francois Leclerc (@f_leclerc20037) April 9, 2025
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