China responds to Trump's 145 per cent tariffs, raises duties on US imports to 125 per cent

In the wake of US President Donald Trump's tariffs reaching 145 per cent, China on Friday raised the tariff on US products to 125 per cent from 84 per cent. China has said that its new tariffs will take effect from Saturday. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said that Beijing has also filed a lawsuit with the WTO following the US tariff hikes. 

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