According to the **** website on September 13, the US government has decided to significantly increase the import tariffs on Chinese products, including a 100% increase in tariffs on electric vehicles, to strengthen the protection of strategic industries in the USA.

According to a press release from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, some tariffs will take effect on September 27th. In addition to a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, the USA will also impose a 50% tariff on Chinese solar panels, a 25% tariff on Chinese steel, aluminum, electric vehicle batteries, and critical minerals.

At the same time, the USA will increase the import tariffs on Chinese semiconductors by 50%, and this new tariff rate will take effect in January 2025. The category of semiconductors includes polysilicon and silicon wafers used in solar panels.

On the 5th, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, Hua Chunying, mentioned that the U.S. Trade Representative's Office solicited public comments on the tariff review results, and the majority of opinions expressed opposition to imposing tariffs or expanding tariff exemptions. This shows that the U.S. Section 301 tariffs on China are unpopular, and urges the U.S. to immediately lift all tariffs on China.