China Responds To American Tariffs

SHENZHEN, CHINA - APRIL 12: A food delivery worker rides past a logistics storefront advertising Malaysia Logistics services, surrounded by parked trucks and vehicles in front of a row of freight forwarding businesses offering shipping routes to destinations such as Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Southeast Asia, on April 12, 2025 in Shenzhen, China. China has imposed a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, raising duties to 125% in response to the latest escalation by the United States, which increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%. The growing trade tensions have further impacted China's export sector, affecting key industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and cross-border e-commerce. The measures are part of Beijing's broader strategy to counter rising economic pressure and defend its trade interests. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)