U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports Reach 145%
April 10, 2025 – U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports Reach 145%
We’d much rather be talking about the wonders of magnetism, but today we’re switching gears for something just as important: tariffs. The U.S. government has raised total tariffs on imports from China to 145%, which impacts everything from raw materials to finished products…including magnets. Here’s a quick, clear update to help you stay ahead:
Newest April 2025 tariff details (as of publication date 4/10/25):
- Date announced: April 10, 2025
- New tariff rate: 145% on all Chinese goods, in addition to specific preexisting section tariffs
- Scope: Broad application, including key materials for magnet manufacturing
This follows a series of earlier tariff increases, creating significant challenges for sourcing and production strategies.
Recent tariff timeline on all goods imported from China:
- February 4, 2025: A 10% tariff is introduced.
- March 4, 2025: An additional 10% tariff is levied.
- April 3, 2025: Another 34% tariff is imposed.
- April 8, 2025: A new 50% tariff is implemented, raising the total to 104%.
- April 9, 2025: Tariffs were announced as 125% total.
- April 10, 2025: The White House clarifies that the 125% figure for tariffs on goods imported from China is actually 145%, once 20% fentanyl tariffs are also factored in.
Impact on Dowling customers
The increased tariffs are expected to raise costs for raw materials and components critical to the educational products, toy, and office supply industries. Despite these challenges, we at Dowling Magnets are committed to minimizing disruptions and effectively supporting our customers.
How Dowling is responding
- Supply chain monitoring: We’re closely tracking global developments to maintain consistent product availability.
- Cost management: Dowling is exploring alternative sourcing strategies to control costs without compromising quality.
- Transparent updates: We’ll provide timely information on pricing or delivery changes to help you plan proactively.
We’re on it!
As always, we’re here to make sure you have the info you need and the support you can count on. Have questions? Curious how this might affect your upcoming orders? Reach out to our team—we’re happy to chat and ready to help.
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