Integration Point Blog China Retaliates with Tariff Hikes on $60 Billion of U.S. Goods, U.S. Follows Suit

Days after the Trump administration made good on their promise to raise Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, China's State Council Customs Tariff Commission announced new tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. China's latest tariffs on 5,140 products will take effect on June 1, adding up to 25% to the cost of U.S. goods that are covered by the new policy. China’s latest counter-strike was expected after the U.S. raised Section 301 tariffs on May 10. Speaking about the likelihood that China would retaliate with their own set of tariffs, President Trump's top economic adviser Larry Kudlow said, "I reckon they will. We'll see what they come up with."