Nigeria, April 8 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat to China, warning that the United States could slap an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports if Beijing does not reverse its newly announced 34% retaliatory duties.

The warning was made public in a direct social media post on Monday, April 7, 2025, further intensifying tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Trump gave China a 24-hour ultimatum to roll back its tariff hike. In his post, he declared that if China does not withdraw the 34% increase "by tomorrow, April 8," the U.S. will implement an additional 50% tariff effective April 9. If this threat is carried out, it would bring the total tariff burden on Chinese imports to 104%, including a 34% ...