🇨🇳 CHINA | 🇺🇸 US
🔴 Beijing Urges US to Reverse Tariffs

🔸 China demands end to Trump’s 145% “reciprocal tariffs” & return to mutual respect.
🔸 US tech firms benefit from tariff exemptions—but chips may face new duties.
🔸 Xi calls for China-EU unity against tariffs.

#China #Trump #Tariffs #TradeWar #XiJinping #USA #Semiconductors #WTO

Trump: Tariff Exemptions On Electronics Only Temporary #china #computers #electronics #news #semiconductors #smartphones #tariff #tradewar #trump

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/347975/trump-tariff-exemptions-on-electronics-only-temporary/

Deep confusion as Trump signals new tariffs on #smartphones and computers

> #Donald Trump’s tariff war has dived deeper into chaos after a cabinet official telegraphed new levies on #semiconductors – a crucial component in electronic goods – just days after the Trump administration exempted computers and smartphones from reciprocal #tariffs. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/14/trump-news-at-a-glance-deep-confusion-as-trump-signals-new-tariffs-on-smartphones-and-computers #TradeWar

In wake of #DJT tawdry #tariff tantrums: #China has stopped ALL exports of it's key #RareEarth minerals vital to much #tech device #manufacturing. Minerals banned for international #export include key components of #Semiconductors for computer systems, fiber optics, #Solar panels, #FlameRetardants, Tracer round #ammunition etc. Affected supply chains include those for electric cars, jet engines, lasers and even some automotive #headlights and newer spark plugs.

China’s Ministry of #Commerce has barred Chinese companies from having any dealings with an ever-lengthening list of #American corps, particularly #military contractors. While #minerals represent a tiny share of economic activity in China, the holdout of exports deeply impacts the #UnitedStates and elsewhere. "#Drones and robotics are widely considered the future of warfare, and based on everything we are seeing, the critical inputs for our future supply chain are shut down,” said one industry CEO.

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