美国于当地时间7月23日宣布对60个国家和地区实施新一轮关税措施[1]，其中中国被适用12.5%的税率[1]。此次关税于美东时间7月24日凌晨生效[1]，取代此前川普实施的为期150天的10%临时性关税[1]。根据1974年贸易法第301条针对强迫劳动的调查[1]，此次新关税涉及46个交易伙伴被征收12.5%的税率，另有14个交易伙伴面对10%的关税[1]。
中国外交部发言人林剑在例行记者会上表示，中方反对各种形式的单边关税措施，认为关税战、贸易战不符合任何一方利益[1]。美国政府为在运输途中的货物设置了豁免期，相关货物可豁免至美东时间7月28日凌晨[1]。
The United States announced new tariffs affecting 60 countries and regions on July 23, with China subject to a 12.5% rate [1]. The tariffs took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, replacing former President Trump's temporary 10% tariffs that had been set for a 150-day period [1].
Among the affected trading partners, 46 face a 12.5% tariff rate while 14 encounter a 10% rate [1]. Goods in transit are eligible for an exemption through 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 28 [1]. The U.S. justified the tariffs under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, citing an investigation into forced labor practices [1].
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded at a regular press briefing, stating that "China opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures, and tariff wars and trade wars are not in anyone's interest" [1].