“Want to Help China, Not Hurt It”: US President Trump After Threatening to Escalate Tariffs to 100%, Says ‘China will be Fine’ – Outlook Business

US President Trump's Stance on China Tariffs

US President Donald Trump's threat to escalate tariffs on China to 100% has reignited trade war fears between the two nations.

Currently, Chinese goods face US tariffs of 30% under levies imposed by Trump, who accuses Beijing of unfair trade practices and aiding in the fentanyl trade.

“Want to Help China, Not Hurt It”

Despite the threats, Trump said on Sunday that the US wants to help China, not hurt it, and that

“China will be fine”
.

Beijing has called the US move “double standards” and warned against economic aggression.

Author's summary: Trump threatens China with 100% tariffs.

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Outlook Business Outlook Business — 2025-10-13

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