The US government has significantly increased import tariffs on Chinese products, with a special focus on electric vehicles

On September 13, the US government announced that it would implement a large-scale import tariff increase on Chinese products, including doubling the tariff on electric vehicles to 100% to protect domestic strategic industries. In addition, tariffs on solar cells will increase by 50%, while tariffs on steel, aluminum, electric vehicle batteries and key minerals will increase by 25%. It will take effect from September 27. In addition, from 2025, import tariffs on Chinese semiconductors will also increase by 50%. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said this was to respond to unfair trade practices.