tariffs on up to $60 billion of Chinese products, a World Trade
Organization (WTO) dispute, and new rules on investment.
April 3, 2018
US Threatens Tariffs
The Trump administration releases its $50 billion list of
1,333 Chinese products under consideration for 25 percent
tariffs, which covers $46.2 billion of US imports. The top
sectors hit are machinery, mechanical appliances, and
electrical equipment.
April 4, 2018
China Threatens Retaliation on Autos,
Aircraft, and Agriculture
China publishes its list of 106 products subject to
forthcoming 25 percent tariffs as retaliation for Trump’s
Section 301 tariffs, covering $50 billion of China’s imports
from the United States. They mostly affect US transportation
(vehicles, aircraft, and vessels) and vegetable products
(largely soybeans).
April 5, 2018
US Considers Additional Tariffs on $100 Billion
Trump instructs trade officials to consider whether an
additional $100 billion of US imports from China should be
subject to new tariffs.
May 29, 2018
White House Plans Tariffs After Brief “Hold”
After Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the tariffs were
“on hold” on May 20, the White House releases a statement
that it would impose tariffs on $50 billion of goods from China
shortly after announcing the final list of covered imports on
June 15, 2018.
June 15, 2018
US Revises $50 Billion Tariff List
The US Trade Representative releases a revised list of products
on which it plans to impose 25 percent tariffs, in two phases
starting July 6, 2018. ��