The current tariff on Chinese imports imposed by the United States is as high as 145 percent. This includes a universal 10 percent tariff on most goods plus additional tariffs specifically targeting China, which have escalated over time from an initial 20 percent to 145 percent as of April 2025. In retaliation, China has imposed tariffs of up to 125 percent on American imports

. These tariffs are part of an ongoing trade war, with the U.S. raising tariffs in several stages, including a 34 percent "reciprocal tariff" initially, which was then increased to 104 percent and finally to 145 percent. China responded by increasing its tariffs on U.S. goods to 125 percent and has stated it will not respond to any further U.S. tariff hikes, considering them economically nonsensical

. The tariffs vary by product type, with some exemptions such as steel, aluminum, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, energy, and certain minerals. However, the 145 percent tariff is considered the minimum tariff on Chinese goods, meaning it is applied on top of any other existing tariffs, including those from previous administrations

. In summary:

• U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports: up to 145%
• Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports: up to 125%
• Some product exemptions exist, but the tariffs are broadly applied and represent a significant increase from pre-trade war levels