The White House has issued a clarification on the controversial 245 tariff against China, detailing which goods will face the highest import taxes. This unprecedented wave of tariffs—ranging from 145 to 245—includes legacy measures from Trump’s first term, as well as Biden-era expansions and new 2025 levies. Chinese goods like needles, syringes, lithium batteries, and sweaters are among the hardest hit. China responded firmly, warning the U.S. against threats and calling for mutual benefit in trade talks. The new tariffs mark a critical escalation in the ongoing trade war.