White House Briefing on Beijing’s 125% Tariff Increase Amid Trade War Escalation

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a briefing following China’s decision to raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. The move is a direct response to President Trump’s increased duties on Chinese goods, intensifying the ongoing trade war and raising concerns about its impact on global supply chains and the economy. The escalating tensions between the two nations are poised to affect international markets and trade dynamics.