President Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China, effective April 9th

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday stated on Truth Social that “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.”
President Trump via Truth Social:‎Yesterday, China issued Retaliatory