US President Donald Trump’s threat of an additional 100% tariff on China has shaken global markets, rattled diplomatic relations, and created uncertainty for supply chains worldwide. This article explores the geopolitical, economic, and strategic consequences, including India’s critical role in rare earth imports.
US President Donald Trump has urged NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil and impose tougher sanctions on Moscow, warning that Europe’s purchases are weakening the alliance’s leverage in the Ukraine war. Trump also pushed for 50% to 100% tariffs on China, calling Beijing Russia’s “strong grip,” while softening his tone toward India after months of tariff disputes.
Donald Trump warned that the US holds “incredible cards” that could “destroy China,” hinting at 200% tariffs on rare earth magnets. Despite trade tensions, he promised a “great relationship” with Beijing while India faces 50% tariff hikes over Russian oil imports.
In US-China trade war, China Slams U.S. Over Tariff Truce Violations, Vows “Forceful Measures” rising tensions. Just weeks after Beijing and Washington shook hands on a 90-day tariff truce during high-stakes Geneva trade talks, relations between the world’s two largest economies have once again soured. On Monday, June 2, 2025, China hit back strongly at the United States, accusing Washington of “seriously undermining” the agreement by imposing new trade restrictions and revoking student visas.