Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump
Tension is increasing between the two countries after China’s ban on the export of rare earth elements essential for American industries. Describing this as China’s aggressive stance, Trump has now announced to impose higher tariffs on Chinese products. He said that from November 1, America will impose 100% tariff on all products imported from China. This will be over and above the already applicable tariff. Apart from this, America will also implement export controls on all software on the same day.
When asked whether he has canceled his meeting with Chinese President Jinping after the announcement of imposing 100% tariff on China. Trump said no, I have not canceled. But I don’t know whether we will do that or not. Asked whether he would remove additional tariffs if China takes back export controls, he said, “Let’s see what happens.” That is why I have kept it on the date of 1st November.
#WATCH On being asked if he has canceled his meeting with Chinese President Xi following his announcement of 100% tariffs on China, US President Donald Trump says, “No, I haven’t cancelled. But I don’t know that we’re going to have it. I’ll be there regardless… They hit the https://t.co/kq65ZfEqD5 pic.twitter.com/8X2dU2hEJW
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2025
China adopted a very aggressive stance on trade
Earlier, the US President said that China, taking a very aggressive stance on trade, has sent a very hostile letter to the world, saying that from November 1, 2025, they are going to impose massive export controls on almost every product they make, even on some products which are not made by them. It affects all countries, and apparently this plan was prepared by them years ago.
This is completely unheard of in international trade.
Trump said this is absolutely unheard of in international trade, and a moral disgrace in dealing with other countries. It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such a step, but they did, and the rest is history. Earlier on Friday, Trump had said there was no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping after Beijing took very hostile steps by imposing sweeping new export controls on rare earth elements.
Huge increase in tariffs on Chinese goods
He warned that the US was preparing to respond with tough retaliatory measures, including a huge increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. China, which dominates global processing of rare earths used in everything from smartphones to fighter jets, has added five new elements – holmium, erbium, thulium, europium and ytterbium – to its existing list of banned minerals, taking the total to 12 out of 17 types.
Export licenses will now be required not only for elements but also for technologies related to mining, smelting and magnet production. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the move is aimed at protecting national security and interests and preventing the materials from being used directly or indirectly in military and other sensitive areas.
Meeting between Jinping and Donald Trump
According to the report, it has also imposed new restrictions on lithium batteries and graphite anode materials used in electric vehicles. The new measures will take full effect between November and December, reflecting Beijing’s growing influence in trade talks with the US ahead of an expected meeting between President Jinping and Donald Trump at the APEC summit in South Korea later this month.