Track every tariff turn - without scrolling endless headlines. Tariff Pulse distills the latest U.S.– China trade-war moves, as well as a global tariff related updates, duty changes, and policy signals into colour-coded cards that flag risk or relief at a glance. Short summaries give you the high-level view of what happened and why it matters to e-commerce sellers and U.S. importers or those selling into the US - whether the impact is on landed cost, cash-flow, or sourcing strategy.
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US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations Positive ↑
• US treasury secretary Scott Bessent says talks during IMF meetings point to a possible tariff deal.• Beijing immediately refutes the claim, calling Washington’s remarks “confusion” aimed at domestic politics.• Retail groups warn the White House that current duties could push shelf prices up…
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Shein and Temu hike prices as 145 % China tariff and de minimis repeal bite Negative ↓
• Shein and Temu warn shoppers costs climb from 25 Apr as 145 % duty and looming $100–$200 small-package fees kick in.• USA TODAY tracked 15 items; some tags leapt 100 %+ overnight, with biggest jumps on goods shipping direct from China.• Temu’s U.S.-warehouse items stayed flat, hinting sellers may…
See MoreConfusing messages: U.S. says talks “ongoing”; China insists “no negotiations” Neutral →
Treasury hints at dialogue while Beijing flatly denies it, leaving importers guessing. Could be theatre—or genuine back-channel work. Sound off: do you see any signs of thaw in supplier quotes?
See MoreChina warns: don’t cut side deals with U.S. after 145 % tariffs Negative ↓
Beijing tells would-be partners any “America-first” pacts will meet backlash, even as it courts the EU for unity. Looks like supply-chain geopolitics just got messier—comment below if you’re hedging bets.
See MoreTesla’s Cybercab plans hit a speed bump as 125 % part tariffs bite Negative ↓
Phones & Computers escape 125 % tariff list Positive ↑
Quick tweak: White House exempts phones, computers and key electronics to calm investors, but apparel, toys and home goods stay penalized. Could signal room for further carve-outs—watch this space.
See MoreBeijing hits back: all U.S. goods now face 125 % tariff wall Negative ↓
China’s finance ministry calls Trump’s strategy “a joke” and mirrors a 125 % blanket duty on U.S. exports—from almonds to iPhones—effective 12 April. Exporters brace; global shippers flag rerouting headaches.
See MoreOil climbs 4% when Trump hikes China duty to 125 %, authorized a 90-day pause for most other-countries Negative ↓
• China rate rockets from 104 % to 125 % at midnight.• 70+ nations get a temporary pass, spurring a 9.5 % S&P rally.• Oil prices climbed more than 4% • Retail lobby says toys and apparel may cost 30 % more by summer—how will you price?
See MoreWhite House doubles tariff to 104 % and kills cheap-parcel loophole Negative ↓
BusinessInsider notes two bombshells: China duty leaps from 54 % to 104 %, and the sub-$800 “de minimis” window closes with a new 90 % parcel rate plus fees up to $75. Dropshippers, time to recalc landed costs—or rethink SKUs altogether.
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