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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Beijing 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.
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Oil 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.
See MoreMarkets reel as Trump hints at even steeper China tariffs in fresh warning Negative ↓
Stocks dive after Trump floats “higher than 125 %” duties if Beijing won’t bargain. Looks like tariff roulette is back—importers should sanity-check Q3 cost projections now.
See MoreExecutive Order 14257 slaps blanket 104 % reciprocal tariff on Chinese imports Negative ↓
Trump declares a trade “national emergency”, ordering a 104 % ad-valorem duty on every China-made product effective 5 April. Everyday SKUs—from phone chargers to yoga mats—land on the list. Could signal margin carnage unless sourcing shifts quickly.
See MoreWalmart and Target Spar with Suppliers over Tariff-Driven Price Bumps Negative ↓
• Big-box chains push back against vendors asking 10–25 % hikes on cake pans, tote bags, toys.• Tension shows duties are already filtering into shelf prices—SMEs may need to renegotiate terms fast.• How are your suppliers reacting? Drop a note.
See MoreBOJ Holds Rates, Flags Trump Tariffs as A Clear Recession Risk Negative ↓
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady. Officials say cost-push inflation from U.S.-China moves could spill over and chill Asian demand—importers sourcing electronics from the region might want contingency quotes.
See MoreCanada fires back with $60B in tariffs after Trump targets steel and aluminum Negative ↓
• Canada just doubled down, slapping tariffs on $60B worth of U.S. goods in retaliation for Trump’s 25% levy on Canadian steel and aluminum.• Affected U.S. products now include metals, computers, sports gear, and more—with another $100B in tariffs waiting if tensions escalate.• Canadian officials…
See MoreTrump triggers new trade war with steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Negative ↓
Trump kicks off Trade War Round 2: sweeping duties on steel, autos and goods worth $2.2 trillion in annual trade land overnight. SMEs importing cookware, toys and apparel face instant cost spikes; suppliers already hint at 15-25 % price rises—share how you’re cushioning the blow.
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