President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new Chinese export controls — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.

The new 100% tariffs will add on to any existing import taxes on Chinese goods, the president wrote in a Truth Social post. Tariffs on Chinese imports currently stand at 30% . Mr. Trump said the U.S. will also impose export controls on "any and all critical software" starting next month.

The tariffs could be imposed on Nov. 1 or sooner, "depending on any further actions or changes taken by China," Mr. Trump said.

The president's announcement came hours after he threatened steeper duties on China. He pointed to new Chinese rules that require companies to get special appr

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