This happened before our **** president did his damage. Something that DJI decided to do.
It would be profoundly naive to believe that this happened in a vacuum or before the chaos and turmoil.
March 4, 2025
U.S. Tariffs: Additional 10% tariffs on all Chinese goods, linked to opioid trafficking.
China's Response: 15% tariffs on U.S. farm products (chicken, pork, soy, beef), expanded business restrictions.
April 2, 2025
Trump's "Liberation Day": Announces 34% duties on all Chinese imports, plus global tariffs.
Implementation Date: Tariffs set to take effect on April 9.
April 4, 2025
China's Retaliation: 34% tariffs on U.S. goods, export controls on rare earth minerals.
Legal Action: China files a lawsuit at the WTO.
Further Measures: Suspends U.S. imports (sorghum, poultry, bonemeal), adds 27 firms to trade restriction lists, launches probe into DuPont China.
April 7, 2025
Trump's Response: Announces an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods.
April 9, 2025
China Raises Tariffs: Increases tariff on U.S. goods to 84%.
Trump's Threat: Warns of raising U.S. tariffs to 125%.
April 10, 2025
U.S. Clarification: White House confirms a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, including a 20% duty for fentanyl production.
April 11, 2025
China's Retaliation: Increases tariffs on U.S. products to 125%.
May 12, 2025
Trade Agreement: U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs:
U.S. drops tariff to 30%.
China reduces tariff to 10%.
May 28, 2025
U.S. Actions:
Secretary of State Rubio announces visa revocation plans for Chinese students tied to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.
White House pauses jet engine and semiconductor tech exports to China.
June 5, 2025
Trump-Xi Call: Presidents announce upcoming trade talks.
June 11, 2025
London Talks: U.S. officials announce:
U.S. tariffs at 55%, China at 10%.
China will supply rare earths to the U.S.
U.S. will welcome Chinese students to American colleges.