Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China

Executive Order 2025-06378
Signed on April 9, 2025
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What it means

Increases tariffs on Chinese imports from 34% to 84% in response to China's retaliatory 34% tariff on US goods. Also raises duties on low-value postal shipments from China, with per-item fees increasing to $75 in May and $150 in June 2025.

Expected impact

  • Significantly higher prices for Chinese-made products in the US market
  • Potential disruption to supply chains reliant on Chinese components
  • Increased financial burden on e-commerce platforms and consumers who purchase directly from Chinese sellers
  • Possible economic stimulus for domestic manufacturers who compete with Chinese imports
  • Risk of further escalation in the trade conflict between the US and China
  • Pressure on inflation as import costs rise

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