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China Reacts to Trump's Tariff by Imposing a 15% Tax on Coal and Gas Imports.

China implements countervailing tariffs on American goods, such as coal and LNG, while also initiating an inquiry into Google as trade tensions escalate once more.
China has introduced new tariffs on imports from the United States, including a 15% tax on coal and liquefied natural gas, in response to President Donald Trump’s declaration of a 10% tariff on Chinese products.

The Chinese government has also initiated an investigation into Google for purported antitrust infringements and applied a 10% tariff on U.S. oil and agricultural machinery.

Furthermore, China has placed U.S. companies PVH Corp. and Illumina Inc. on a blacklist and enacted export controls on materials related to tungsten.

The Finance Ministry of China has condemned the U.S. tariffs, labeling them a breach of World Trade Organization regulations and claiming they hinder economic collaboration.

Nonetheless, China’s reaction has been perceived as tempered to avoid significant economic fallout, while still conveying a resolute position.

This action is intended both as a countermeasure to U.S. initiatives and to mitigate repercussions on China’s economy, especially in crucial sectors like energy and defense.

Market responses were relatively calm, as the dollar recovered, while several Asian currencies, including the yuan, experienced declines.

Analysts believe the reaction may be designed to strike a balance between showcasing determination and averting further escalation.

Lynn Song, chief economist at ING Bank, described the measures as a “muted retaliation,” noting that China’s imports of U.S. energy commodities constitute a small fraction of its overall trade.

Simultaneously, President Xi Jinping's administration has exercised caution in its responses, especially following talks with U.S. officials.

This restraint comes in the wake of a phase of relatively stable U.S.-China relations, highlighted by high-level exchanges between Xi and U.S. President Joe Biden in late 2023.

China is the leading producer of tungsten, a vital material for defense and industrial uses.

Both PVH Corp., which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger, and Illumina, a pioneer in gene sequencing, are impacted by China's actions.

The tariff dispute unfolds amidst broader tensions encompassing conflicts over trade, technology access, and territorial matters.
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