Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

[fatbegone]

"Trump said that 'starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.'”

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.

apnews.com

 

[PopTart]

The irony with tariffs is that the customer (you and me) pay the tariff and not CN seller.

 

[Airborne Daddy]

The irony with tariffs is that the customer (you and me) pay the tariff and not CN seller.

It's retaliatory cuz they don't wanna share their rare metals/elements that we need for everything. I voted for him but he's making peptides impossible and killing my 401k. They better make a deal...

 

[HappyQuokka]

I really hope he and Ping meet at the APEC summit and work out a solution, this situation is hurting everyone.

 

[Nachosupremeo]

"Trump said that 'starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.'”

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.

apnews.com

Does India make peptides?

 

[Jfrick11]

It's retaliatory cuz they don't wanna share their rare metals/elements that we need for everything. I voted for him but he's making peptides impossible and killing my 401k. They better make a deal...

That’s not quite how it works. The U.S. imports many rare earth elements from countries like China because we lack large-scale domestic production. A 100% tariff would be a U.S. action—essentially a tax on imports—which would raise costs for products that use those materials (like electronics, EVs, and manufacturing equipment).

Other countries could retaliate, but the tariff itself isn’t because they don’t want to share—it’s the U.S. trying to pressure or protect certain industries

 

[ManilaPep]

Does India make peptides?

They do but it's way more expensive than China from what I've found. Almost US prices from multiple different sources I've looked into. Almost.

 

[Airborne Daddy]

That’s not quite how it works. The U.S. imports many rare earth elements from countries like China because we lack large-scale domestic production. A 100% tariff would be a U.S. action—essentially a tax on imports—which would raise costs for products that use those materials (like electronics, EVs, and manufacturing equipment).

Other countries could retaliate, but the tariff itself isn’t because they don’t want to share—it’s the U.S. trying to pressure or protect certain industries

What I read was china was gonna make us use permits, with restrictions and requirements and Trump said I guess there's no sense even meeting next month and then said I'll slap another 100% on the 30%.... seems like a reaction to china's action but I'm not a political science major.

 

[AndyPanda]

Does India make peptides?

Yes, but you might as well go to a domestic vendor considering the price points. You can find lyopholized on IndiaMart and Kawwal sells some pens and liquid vials.

 

[Jfrick11]

What I read was china was gonna make us use permits, with restrictions and requirements and Trump said I guess there's no sense even meeting next month and then said I'll slap another 100% on the 30%.... seems like a reaction to china's action but I'm not a political science major.

Yeah, you’ve got the basic idea right — China did announce new export restrictions on certain rare earth materials and minerals, which are essential for tech, batteries, and manufacturing. The new rules would mean U.S. companies have to apply for permits and meet extra conditions to import them.

Trump’s response about “no sense meeting next month” and threatening another 100% tariff is definitely a reaction to that. So you’re right — it’s back-and-forth pressure.

The tricky part is that tariffs like that don’t just hit China — they raise costs for U.S. manufacturers who rely on those materials, which can ripple into higher prices and market drops. That’s probably what’s showing up in your 401k.

So yeah, it’s a real standoff — both sides using leverage, but in the meantime, it creates a lot of uncertainty for investors and consumers.

 

[vewdew34]

You know the sad part is that I will be leaving the country and resume my life in Thailand but getting scared that I might not be able to make that move if Trump keeps messing up the economy. Afraid I might loose all my retirement money because I will only be able to take my money out June 2026 without paying high fees, my plans of retiring at 60 might be just a dream if he keeps messing with every country.

 

[juGGaKNot]

 

[Foggy-Hollow]

I’ve gotten non-US investments in my 401k mix since early this year. Intentional at a macro level or not, our fiscal policies have been unpredictable and economies do not like unpredictable situations. (Disclaimer: I am not paid for my economic knowledge for my day job.)

Back on topic: how will this affect our domestic vendors (assuming additional happens)? Will my US-warehoused seller double their prices?

And any speculation with commercial prices? They’re already marking up at least 100x, will this be an excuse to increase further? Buyers have a lot of budget pressure, would brands give them a break? my vote is no.

 

[keangkong]

Does India make peptides?

India doesn't need to make peptides. They just need to ship them. For less scrutiny, it's best that the Indian vendor who we purchase these from sound like a real Indian (and possibly be a real Indian) and act like the peptides are made in India.

 

[keangkong]

You know the sad part is that I will be leaving the country and resume my life in Thailand but getting scared that I might not be able to make that move if Trump keeps messing up the economy. Afraid I might loose all my retirement money because I will only be able to take my money out June 2026 without paying high fees, my plans of retiring at 60 might be just a dream if he keeps messing with every country.

Assuming that your retirement funds are locked up in some sort of tax deferred investment account, seek what options you have in terms of investing in countries other than the US right now. Also with the inflated prices of stocks right now, it wouldn't be a bad idea to invest more heavily in bonds. I have recently changed my allocations to reflect more international exposure and more bonds. Don't go too far in doing either, however. There is danger involved in predicting what the markets will do. Over the long term, stocks outperform bonds. In the last few decades, those who have invested in US stocks have generally done quite well compared to those who invested in foreign stocks. Be diversified so that if things do go bad like you fear, you will still be hurt, just not as badly as you would otherwise.

 

[tncc_rn]

Does India make peptides?

Autopens, otherwise they resell Chinese made ones.

 

[tncc_rn]

Yes, but you might as well go to a domestic vendor considering the price points. You can find lyopholized on IndiaMart and Kawwal sells some pens and liquid vials.

Most everything I see on Indiamart is just rebranded CN peptides like we're already buying. Exception being the autopen stuff that is Noro and E.L. made.

 

[tncc_rn]

Assuming that your retirement funds are locked up in some sort of tax deferred investment account, seek what options you have in terms of investing in countries other than the US right now. Also with the inflated prices of stocks right now, it wouldn't be a bad idea to invest more heavily in bonds. I have recently changed my allocations to reflect more international exposure and more bonds. Don't go too far in doing either, however. There is danger involved in predicting what the markets will do. Over the long term, stocks outperform bonds. In the last few decades, those who have invested in US stocks have generally done quite well compared to those who invested in foreign stocks. Be diversified so that if things do go bad like you fear, you will still be hurt, just not as badly as you would otherwise.

^^^^^ Knows how the game is played ^^^^^

 

[Morbius]

In related news, the chocolate ration has been increased from 30 g to 20 g.

Also, anyone looking to sell unwanted reta?