By Manisha Sahu
America News World
Updated: October 11, 2025
Washington, D.C.
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing trade conflict between Washington and Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced sweeping new trade measures, including a 100 percent additional tariff on all Chinese imports and export controls on critical American software, effective November 1, 2025.
The announcement marks the most aggressive step yet in Trump’s renewed push to counter what he described as China’s “extraordinarily aggressive” trade practices. Analysts warn that the move could reignite a full-scale US-China trade war, roiling global markets and straining diplomatic ties between the world’s two largest economies.
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Trump’s Major Announcement
Posting on his Truth Social platform late Friday, President Trump declared that the United States would impose an across-the-board 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods — on top of existing duties — if Beijing proceeds with its own reported plans to restrict exports of critical materials and components.
“Starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” Trump said.
“Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.”
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Trump said the decision was a direct response to “disturbing intelligence” suggesting that China was preparing to impose wide-ranging export restrictions on nearly all its products — including some that are not even made in China.
‘A Moral Disgrace,’ Says Trump
Calling Beijing’s reported move “a moral disgrace” in its dealings with other nations, Trump accused China of attempting to weaponize trade policy to gain leverage over global markets.
“It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the world,” Trump wrote.
“They plan to impose large-scale export controls on virtually every product they make — and even some not made by them. This affects all countries, without exception, and was obviously a plan devised by them years ago.”
The president claimed such actions were “unheard of in international trade” and represented a “moral failure” in how nations should treat global partners.
Export Controls on Critical Software
Alongside the tariffs, Trump confirmed that his administration will introduce strict export controls on critical U.S.-made software, also effective November 1. These controls are intended to prevent Chinese firms from accessing American technology deemed vital to national and economic security.
“This measure applies solely to U.S. policy,” Trump clarified, “and does not extend to other nations who may be facing similar threats.”
While Trump did not specify which categories of software would be affected, officials familiar with the matter said the restrictions would likely cover AI systems, semiconductor design tools, cybersecurity software, and advanced industrial applications — areas where the U.S. maintains a competitive edge.
China’s Response and Global Impact
Beijing has not yet issued an official response, but Chinese state media outlets have previously warned that any new American tariffs would provoke “resolute countermeasures.”
Economists fear the standoff could further disrupt global supply chains already reeling from previous rounds of sanctions, tariffs, and technology bans.
Global markets reacted sharply to the announcement, with Asian indices slipping early Saturday. The Shanghai Composite fell more than 2 percent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped nearly 3 percent. The U.S. dollar rose slightly against the Chinese yuan amid investor uncertainty.
Trade experts said the 100 percent tariff — if fully implemented — could double the cost of Chinese imports into the U.S., affecting everything from electronics and consumer goods to raw materials.
“A blanket 100 percent tariff essentially means consumers and manufacturers in the U.S. will pay twice as much for Chinese goods,” said Mark Hanley, a senior trade analyst at the Brookings Institution. “It’s a highly disruptive move that risks inflationary pressure at home while deepening the geopolitical rift abroad.”
Trump Hints at Cancelling Meeting with Xi Jinping
In a separate Truth Social post earlier in the day, President Trump hinted he might cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled to take place during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea later this month.
“I was to meet President Xi in two weeks, at APEC, in South Korea, but now there seems to be no reason to do so,” Trump wrote.
“They [China] are becoming very hostile and sending letters to countries throughout the world that they want to impose export controls on every element of production involving rare earths and virtually anything else they can think of — even if it’s not manufactured in China.”
The president added that the situation was “no longer routine at all” and that he had not spoken with Xi recently because “there was no reason to do so.”
Economic and Political Repercussions
The announcement underscores the Trump administration’s hardline stance on trade, a policy that has defined much of his political identity since his first term. During his earlier presidency, Trump waged a multi-year tariff war with Beijing, arguing that China’s unfair trade practices and intellectual property theft undermined American industry.
With the new measures, Trump appears determined to reassert that confrontational posture. However, economists warn that the strategy could backfire by raising consumer prices, disrupting imports, and prompting retaliatory tariffs from Beijing.
“This move plays well politically in the U.S., but it’s economically risky,” said Dr. Laura McKenna, professor of international economics at Georgetown University. “If China retaliates — which it almost certainly will — we could see a global slowdown similar to what we experienced during the 2018–2019 trade conflict.”
Looking Ahead
As November 1 approaches, businesses and global markets are bracing for the next phase in what could become the most significant trade standoff of the decade.
Whether the tariffs go into effect as scheduled may depend on whether diplomatic backchannels between Washington and Beijing can de-escalate the tension before it spirals into a full-blown economic confrontation.
For now, President Trump’s message remains unambiguous: the United States is prepared to act unilaterally to defend its economic interests — no matter the global fallout.