"Trump Threatens Higher Chinese Tariffs if Re-elected"

Former US President Donald Trump has stated that he would impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods if re-elected, potentially exceeding 60%. Trump has consistently accused China of unfair trade practices and intellectual property theft. His administration initiated a trade war with China in 2018, imposing tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports, which was met with retaliatory tariffs from Beijing. Current President Joe Biden's administration has largely maintained these tariffs, despite criticism. Some lawmakers from both parties are supporting measures to increase tariffs on Chinese imports and restrict Chinese investments in the US.