{"id":25036,"date":"2025-04-03T05:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/?p=25036"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:12:06","slug":"new-us-tariffs-trump-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/new-us-tariffs-trump-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"New U.S. Tariffs \u2013 Trump 2025: What Are the Consequences for Freight Forwarding from China?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump announced a bold new trade war strategy<\/strong>: an automatic 10% tariff on all imports, along with significantly higher rates for specific countries such as China (34%), Vietnam (46%), and India (26%). Officially, the goal is to rebalance trade relations in response to what the administration calls \u201cunfair commercial practices<\/strong>\u201d targeting American businesses.<\/p>

This announcement reignites global trade tensions and reshuffles the deck for importers<\/strong>. Rising logistics costs, regulatory complexity, and delivery uncertainties are putting freight forwarding at the heart of the storm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs always, at DocShipper<\/b>, we\u2019re here to give you a clear and up-to-date analysis of the global disruptions affecting your supply chain. In this article, we break down the real-world impact of these new tariffs on importers \u2014 and share practical advice<\/b> to help you adapt your freight strategy and reduce risks.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Trump Declares a \u201cNational Emergency\u201d: A New Global Trade War?<\/h2>

A Presidential Declaration with Global Implications<\/h3>

On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump declared a \u201cnational economic emergency<\/strong>.\u201d He announced a series of measures designed to impose new tariffs on all imports into the United States.<\/p>

Officially, these decisions aim to protect American sovereignty and strengthen the competitiveness of domestic businesses<\/strong>. In reality, they mark a fresh wave of protectionism, affecting dozens of countries across the globe.<\/p>

\u27a1\ufe0f Official Source \u2013 White House<\/a><\/p>

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The Logic Behind \u201cReciprocal Tariffs\u201d: Economic Retaliation in Action<\/h3>

The new U.S. tariff policy is built on one core principle: reciprocity<\/strong>. If a country imposes a 40% tariff on an American product, the U.S. will apply a similar rate to products coming from that country.<\/p>

According to Trump, this approach is meant to push trade partners to lower their own trade barriers. It\u2019s a form of economic pressure<\/strong> \u2014 but one that introduces significant uncertainty into global trade.<\/p>

\u27a1\ufe0f Official text \u2013 White House<\/a><\/p>

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Targeted Countries and Announced Tariff Rates<\/h3>

China is by far the most targeted country<\/strong>, with a 34% tariff now applied to its exports to the U.S. But other major markets have also been hit hard:<\/p>

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The stated objective is to rebalance global trade. But for importers, these new rates mostly mean a steep rise in landed costs<\/strong>.<\/p>

\u27a1\ufe0f Summary article \u2013 New York Post<\/a><\/p>

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China: A Central Front in This New Trade Escalation<\/h3>

Since 2018, trade relations between China and the U.S. have been fraught with tension. This new wave of tariffs adds fuel to the fire.<\/p>

Trump claims that Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods reach 67%. In response, Washington has slapped a 34% tariff on Chinese imports \u2014 a heavy blow for importers who rely on Chinese suppliers<\/strong> for manufacturing and assembly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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At DocShipper<\/strong>, we monitor tariff policies in real time. Our experts can help you recalculate your landed costs<\/strong>, anticipate the financial impact, and explore the most efficient sourcing and logistics alternatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Understanding \u201cReciprocal Tariffs\u201d: What Does It Really Mean?<\/h2>

Definition of \u201cTariffs Charged to U.S.\u201d vs \u201cNew U.S. Tariff\u201d<\/h3>

The terms \u201cTariffs Charged to U.S.<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cNew U.S. Tariff<\/strong>\u201d refer to, respectively, the duties imposed by trade partners on U.S. goods, and the retaliatory tariffs now being applied by the United States on foreign imports.
For example, if a country applies a 25% tariff on American products, the U.S. may respond by applying an equivalent tariff on imports from that country, based on the principle of reciprocity.<\/em><\/span><\/p>

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Interpreting the Tariff Chart Released by the Trump Administration<\/h3>

The Trump administration released a detailed chart listing the new tariffs imposed on various countries <\/strong>(you can find it on the above image<\/em>). These rates reflect the existing trade barriers those countries apply to American exports.<\/span><\/p>

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  • China is subject to a 34% tariff<\/span><\/li>
  • Vietnam: 46%<\/span><\/li>
  • European Union: 20%<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    These rates are intended to \u201cbalance<\/strong>\u201d trade relationships in response to what the U.S. sees as unfair foreign duties on American goods.<\/span><\/p>

    Want to watch the full announcement? You can view the complete conference in the video below:<\/p>

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