The president of the United States (USA), Donald Trump, continued his tendency to issue decrees through social networks on Monday, attacking China’s tariff retaliation last week. President Trump issued an executive order by imposing a “reciprocal” tariff of 34% to all Chinese products imported to the US. UU. Last Wednesday, which caused a 34% counter -portalization tariff by China.
The new 50% tariff, which will be cumulative together with the general tariffs of 10% of the USA and the “reciprocal” tariffs of 34% directed, will enter into force on Tuesday, April 8. If the Trump administration succeeds in imposing additional tariffs with little notice, US consumers could face import taxes of more than 100% in Chinese products.
FAQS tariffs
Although tariffs and taxes generate government income to finance public goods and services, they have several distinctions. Tariffs are paid in advance in the entrance port, while taxes are paid at the time of purchase. Taxes are imposed on individual taxpayers and companies, while tariffs are paid by importers.
There are two schools of thought among economists regarding the use of tariffs. While some argue that tariffs are necessary to protect national industries and address commercial imbalances, others see them as a harmful tool that could potentially increase long -term prices and bring to a harmful commercial war by promoting reciprocal tariffs.
During the election campaign for the presidential elections of November 2024, Donald Trump made it clear that he intends to use tariffs to support the US economy. In 2024, Mexico, China and Canada represented 42% of the total US imports in this period, Mexico stood out as the main exporter with 466.6 billion dollars, according to the US Census Office, therefore, Trump wants to focus on these three nations by imposing tariffs. It also plans to use the income generated through tariffs to reduce personal income taxes.
Source: Fx Street
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