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Impose universal baseline tariff and revoke China’s MFN status
“We will pass a universal baseline tariff and take away China’s favored status.”
Promise broken Promise Date: 27 Feb 2023 Promise Deadline: Indefinite
Promise Details

Trump announced plan for a universal 10% tariff and revocation of China’s MFN status to protect U.S. industry. Economists warn such tariffs raise consumer costs and risk retaliation. Supporters call it economic nationalism. Implementation requires legislative backing under trade law. As of 2025, under review; no permanent tariff law passed.

Why it is broken

Although tariffs were expanded and trade measures against China were pursued, China's MFN status was not revoked and the promised universal baseline tariff was not fully implemented as described.

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