On April 8, Eastern Time, the United States will further increase the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" of 34% on Chinese products imported to the United States by further increasing by 50% to 84%.

China imposes an additional 50% tariff on all imported goods originating from the United States

The State Council Tariff Commission issued an announcement today that from 12:01 on April 10 , the tariff rate stipulated in the "Announcement of the State Council Tariff Commission on Improving Tariffs on Imported Goods Originating from the United States" (Tax Commission Announcement No. 4 of 2025) will be adjusted, and the tariff rate for all imported goods originating from the United States will be increased from 34% to 84% .

my country filed additional lawsuits in the WTO

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce announced today that China sued the United States for the latest tariff measures under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism . The US tax measures seriously violate WTO rules. The additional 50% tariff this time is a mistake, which highlights the unilateral bullying nature of the US measures. China will firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the rules of the WTO, and firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system and international economic and trade order.

Ministry of Commerce: 12 U.S. entities are included in the export control list

The Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement, deciding to include 12 American entities including US Photonics on the export control control list (>> detailed list) and take the following measures:

1. It is prohibited to export dual-purpose items to the above 12 US entities; the relevant export activities that are underway should be stopped immediately.
2. If exports are indeed required under special circumstances, the export operator shall apply to the Ministry of Commerce.

Department of Commerce: 6 U.S. entities are included in the list of unreliable entities

The Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement today, including Shield AI, Inc. , Sierra Nevada Corporation , Cyberlux Corporation , Edge Autonomy Operations LLC , Group W and Hudson Technologies Co., Ltd. , and the following measures were taken:

1. The above-mentioned enterprises are prohibited from engaging in import and export activities related to China ;
2. The above-mentioned companies are prohibited from investing in China