U.S. 2025 Tariff Hikes Disrupt Global Trade: Rising Duties on Chinese and EU Goods Trigger Supply Chain Shake-Up and Economic Turmoil
In 2025, the U.S. implements an unprecedented “reciprocal tariff” policy, imposing steep import duties on key trading partners like China and the European Union. Chinese goods face tariffs as high as 145%. The bold move sends shockwaves through global markets, driving up corporate costs, disrupting supply chains, and forcing a downward revision of global economic forecasts. U.S. stocks plunge, inflation surges, and the structure of international trade faces a dramatic shift. Multinational corporations and national governments are now scrambling to adapt, signaling a new era for global commerce.
