<h1>US-China Trade War Intensifies: 125% Tariffs Signal Escalating Economic Standoff with Global Implications</h1> A high-stakes trade confrontation between the United States and China escalated as tariffs were dramatically increased by both nations. The US raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, while China responded with equivalent measures. Neither side appears willing to compromise, with each believing time is on their side. The trade tensions extend beyond economic issues, reflecting broader geopolitical competition and a test of national willpower.