US President Donald Trump has escalated his trade fight with Beijing, threatening a 100 percent tariff on all Chinese imports from November 1, 2025, in retaliation for China’s restrictions on rare earth exports. These minerals are critical for industries from electronics to defence. Until now, most Chinese goods faced a 30 percent baseline tariff, extended through November 10. If imposed, the new rate would mark one of the sharpest blows in the US-China trade relationship, risking another halt in bilateral trade and higher prices for US buyers, the New York Times reported.

Industry-specific duties

The administration has leaned heavily on Section 232 of federal law, citing national security to justify steep sector-wide tariffs. Current rates include 50 percent on steel and aluminium, 25 p

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