In a June 11 Truth Social post, Trump declared: “WE ARE GETTING A TOTAL OF 55% TARIFFS, CHINA IS GETTING 10%. RELATIONSHIP IS EXCELLENT!” White House officials clarified that the 55% tariff comprises a 10% base “reciprocal” tariff, 20% for fentanyl trafficking, and 25% from existing tariffs. The agreement awaits final approval from Trump and Chinese leadership.
Trump’s 55% tariff, though lower than the earlier 125% proposal, significantly affects China-to-U.S. supply chains: