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Macro Briefing: 8 April 2025

China says it will “fight to the end” as it retaliates against US import tariffs, which rose to over 100% on Wednesday in response to China’s decision to match the “reciprocal” duties Trump announced last week. “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated!”

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