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On April 10, 2025, the White House announced changes to tariff rates in response to retaliatory actions from trading partners, particularly the People’s Republic of China. The president declared a national emergency due to ongoing trade deficits and increased tariffs on imports from China while temporarily suspending duties for other foreign trading partners. This adjustment aims to align trade practices and address national security concerns, reflecting an effort to correct non-reciprocal trade arrangements.

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