The Trump administration has announced 100 % tariffs on all Chinese imports, effective November 1, dramatically escalating trade tensions. The policy is positioned as retaliation for China’s new export controls on rare earths and critical technologies, and would effectively double the duty burden on affected goods. In a related move, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will also impose 100 % tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes and related cargo-handling equipment tied to China, effective November 9.

U.S. importers and retailers are rushing to bring in inventory before the deadlines, warning of looming cost and consumer price shock waves. China has signaled strong countermeasures, raising fears of an intensifying trade war with global inflation, supply chain turmoil, and major ripple effects in logistics and port modernization.