China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation to Trump tariffs
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation to Trump tariffs

China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's accuracy is mixed. While it correctly identifies the retaliatory tariff increases between China and the US, the specific percentages cited appear inconsistent across sources. There is a moderate bias due to the framing of the situation as a direct tit-for-tat response, potentially simplifying a more complex economic situation.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim 1:** "China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff"
- Verification Source #2: States that tariffs on China are set to rise to at least 104%.
- Verification Source #2: Also states China is adding an additional 84% in duties.
- Verification Source #3: States tariffs on certain Chinese goods will increase from 34% to 84%.
- This claim is partially accurate but contains inconsistencies. While the US tariff of 104% is supported by Verification Source #2, the Chinese tariff increase to 84% is not consistently supported. Verification Source #3 suggests an increase *to* 84% from 34%, not an additional 84%.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #2: Supports the claim of US tariffs rising to at least 104%.
- Verification Source #2: Supports China adding an additional 84% in duties.
- Verification Source #3: Contradicts the claim that China's tariffs are simply being hiked *to* 84%, suggesting they are increasing *from* 34% to 84%.
- The sources agree that tariffs are being increased by both countries, but disagree on the specifics of the Chinese increase.