China Imposes 34% Tariffs on the United States, Which Will Affect the Molybdenum Industry

China's 34% tariff announcement on all imported goods originating from the United States

On April 4, 2025, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council of China announced that, effective from 12:01 on April 10, 2025, a 34% tariff will be imposed on all goods imported from the United States, in addition to the existing applicable tariff rates. Goods that departed their point of origin before 12:01 on April 10, 2025, and are imported between that time and 24:00 on May 13, 2025, will be exempt from this additional tariff.

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China Imposes 34% Tariffs on the United States, Which Will Affect the Tungsten Industry

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On April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced the imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" on goods exported from China to the United States. China’s official stance is that this move violates international trade rules, severely undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and constitutes a typical act of unilateral bullying. It not only harms U.S. interests but also threatens global economic development and the stability of industrial and supply chains.

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Tungsten Market Dynamics: Rising Prices, Tariff Wars, and Geopolitical Tensions

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Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online 

The tungsten market rose steadily on Monday, and the trading situation was still inactive. Traders paid attention to the new round of institutional and tungsten enterprise quotations.

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China's Survey on Imported Medical CT Bulb Tubes Will Affect Tungsten Materials Application?

Tungsten-rhenium alloy picture

On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the initiation of an industrial competitiveness investigation into imported medical CT ball tube, alongside a separate anti-dumping investigation targeting specific imports from the United States and India. This dual approach reflects China’s strategic response to challenges faced by its domestic medical CT tube industry, which is still in a developmental phase and grappling with competitive pressures from imports.

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Tungsten Enables the "Cang Yuan Hao" TBM to Roll Off the Production Line Successfully

Tungsten Enables the "Cang Yuan Hao" TBM to Roll Off the Production Line Successfully

In the spring of Changshu, Jiangsu, a steel behemoth with a diameter of 16.07 meters—the "Cang Yuan Hao" tunnel boring machine (TBM)—slowly unveiled itself. This national treasure, entirely developed through independent research, is poised to inscribe a new legend along the banks of the Yangtze River. As eyes turn to this record-breaking engineering marvel, one must not overlook the "black gold" coursing through its veins—tungsten. This strategic metal interprets the warmth and resilience of Chinese manufacturing in a distinctive way.

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