How China’s New Tariffs Will Disrupt U.S. Supply Chains

China’s latest round of retaliatory tariffs took effect Monday, hitting roughly $14 billion worth of U.S. goods and raising concerns about disruptions in critical supply chains. The new measures, which impose 10% to 15% taxes, target American liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, crude oil, farm equipment, and select automotive goods.

The move comes in response to the U.S. government’s recent 10% tariff on Chinese imports, which President Donald Trump has called an “opening salvo” in a renewed trade offensive against China. While Beijing’s tariffs are more targeted than the broad U.S. levies, analysts say they could significantly impact industries that rely on Chinese trade.

Energy Supply Chains at Risk

One of the most immediate effects of China’s tariffs will be on the energy sector,…

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