As of May 2025, the current tariffs on Chinese imports to the United States have recently been adjusted as part of a temporary trade agreement between the two countries:
- The U.S. had previously imposed very high tariffs on Chinese goods, reaching up to 145% on many products by early April 2025. This included a baseline 10% tariff on all imports plus additional reciprocal tariffs on China, resulting in an effective rate of 145% on Chinese goods
- In mid-May 2025, the U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs for a 90-day period. Under this agreement, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports were lowered from 145% to 30%
- China reciprocated by lowering its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10% for the same 90-day timeframe
- The U.S. also rolled back tariffs on low-value direct-to-consumer shipments from China (previously as high as 120%), restoring a lower tariff rate on packages valued under $800 to ease e-commerce imports
- Despite these reductions, the U.S. tariffs still include a 20% component aimed at pressuring China to combat illicit fentanyl trade
In summary, the current U.S. tariff on most Chinese imports stands at about 30% following the recent tariff rollback agreement, down from a peak of 145%, while China has reduced its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 10% for the next 90 days. This is a temporary easing as both countries continue negotiations
