US Escalates Trade War with China: Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Chinese Imports

October 11, 2025 | Global Economy & Trade News

By Michael Ryder

Global Markets & Geopolitics Desk

Coverage: US, China, trade, global policy

President Trump’s tariff declaration escalates tensions in the ongoing US-China trade war.

President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented new round in the US-China trade conflict: a 100% tariff on every Chinese import entering the United States, effective November 1. Alongside the tariffs, new export controls on American critical software—including AI and semiconductor design tools—will also come into force.

Trump characterized the move as essential to “protect American jobs and industries from systematic unfair practices and technology theft.” The immediate effect will be dramatic price hikes on consumer electronics, automotive parts, and manufactured goods, while US tech companies face tighter restrictions on international business with China.

Key Details & Anticipated Impact

• Tariff specifics: 100% tariff applies to all categories: electronics, clothing, toys, vehicles, appliances, machinery, more.
• Export controls: US firms must obtain new federal licenses to sell critical software (such as AI models, chip design) to China.
• Expected market response: economists warn of inflation, supply chain disruptions, and possible retaliation by China—potentially with restrictions on rare earth exports and quantum technology.
• Date in effect: November 1, 2025

Expert View: “This is the sharpest escalation since the original trade war. Both economies could face turbulence, and global markets are bracing for aftershocks.”

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💼 Trade War Fact Box

• Who: US President Donald Trump
• What: 100% tariff on Chinese imports, new software export controls
• Effective: November 1, 2025
• Sector impact: Electronics, automotive, apparel, industrial machinery, software
• Potential ripple effects: Inflation, global supply chain shifts, China may retaliate

Did you know? The US-China trade conflict has been ongoing for over 7 years, with billions in tariffs so far.

Sources:

• White House, Reuters, Bloomberg, October 2025
• Images: Unsplash (download and re-upload for permanence)

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