Hey tech-savvy pals, big news on the US–China trade front! 📈 On Nov 1, 2025, the U.S. is hiking tariffs on products from the Chinese mainland to 100%—yes, doubling them overnight—and slapping export controls on critical software. 🤯
This move comes after a series of truce extensions that saw U.S. duties on Chinese goods drop from 145% to 30%, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. products fall from 125% to 10%. Despite that pause, tensions are rising again as the U.S. House Select Committee on China urges broader bans on chipmaking tools to slow down AI and semiconductor advances in the Chinese mainland. 🤖💻
So what’s in it for us? If you’re eyeing the latest smartphones, gaming rigs, or AI apps—prices might jump and availability could get trickier. 📱💸
Beijing isn’t happy, calling for an end to “unilateral trade restrictions” that they say hurt global commerce. 🌐 Meanwhile, markets are already reacting, with stocks wobbling and supply chains scrambling to keep up.
Bottom line: Stay tuned and keep an eye on your tech budget—these trade twists could shape what gadgets and apps land in your hands next. 😉
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Reported with input from Reuters
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Trump turns up heat on China with fresh tariffs, export curbs
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