AMERICA (Enmaeya News) - October 11, 2025

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose large new tariffs on Chinese goods after China limited exports of rare earth materials on Friday, according to the BBC.

Trump also said he might cancel a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea.

In a post on Truth Social, he called China’s export restrictions “a real surprise” for world leaders.

“We are looking at a massive increase in tariffs on Chinese products entering the United States,” Trump wrote, adding that other possible actions are being considered.

China announced the new export controls this week, affecting rare earth minerals and other materials widely used in the technology industry.

Experts warn the move could disrupt global supply chains and strain the U.S.–China trade relations.

The United States already has tariffs averaging around 55% on many Chinese goods. Adding more could hurt U.S. companies that rely on Chinese parts while raising costs for consumers.

Some foreign governments also expressed concern about China’s export limits, saying they could hurt global trade.

Whether Trump cancels the meeting with Xi or follows through on new tariffs could shape the next phase of U.S.–China relations.