Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People’s Republic of China

President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in tariffs on low-value imports from China, raising duties from 34% to 84% in response to China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. This move, effective April 9, 2025, is part of an effort to address the U.S. trade deficit and protect national security, but it may escalate trade tensions and impact consumers with higher prices on Chinese-made goods. Legally, this action is supported by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and other statutes, but it could face political scrutiny and economic repercussions as it intensifies the ongoing trade conflict with China.