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The U.S.–China trade war has sharply escalated after President Donald Trump announced a 100% additional tariff on all Chinese imports and new export controls on critical U.S. software, effective November 1, 2025. Trump accused Beijing of taking an “extraordinarily aggressive” trade stance and vowed a firm response. The move, unveiled on Truth Social, marks one of the most severe U.S. trade measures against China, heightening tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Saturday, 11 October, 2025