Fight until complete victory

China has raised the tariff rate on imported goods originating from the U.S. from 34% to 84%, as a direct countermeasure to the U.S.'s unilateral escalation of tariffs on China. This decision reflects the intensity of the China-U.S. trade game and also demonstrates China's firm stance in safeguarding national interests and countering unilateral bullying.
1. Policy background and direct motivations
1. The necessity of reciprocal countermeasures
On April 8, the United States announced that it would raise the "reciprocal tariff" rate on goods exported from China to the U.S. from 34% to 84%, with plans for it to take effect from April 9. This adjustment of tariff rates by China is a direct response to the actions of the U.S., strictly following the "reciprocal principle," aimed at conveying the message of "seeking cooperation through struggle." This move is not only a counter to U.S. unilateralism but also forces the U.S. to reassess the strategic costs of escalating tariffs through symmetrical measures.