US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on China
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Goods from China now cost roughly 2.5x more at the border. That cheap phone charger that was $10 could now cost $25. This is the highest tariff on any major trading partner and affects nearly everything Americans buy from electronics to clothing.
China tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 145% | USTR / official |
| Automotive Parts | 27.5% | USTR / official |
| Steel & Aluminum | 25% | USTR / official |
| Machinery | 25% | USTR / official |
| Textiles | 19% | USTR / official |
China trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $759B As of Jan 2025, down from $1.1T peak
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $279.4B 2024 goods trade deficit
- U.S. Agency Bonds $195B Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac holdings
- Corporate Bonds $42B U.S. corporate debt held
China tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on China?
China faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Electronics seeing the highest sector rate at 145%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which China sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Electronics (145%), Automotive Parts (27.5%), Steel & Aluminum (25%).
What does China's tariff impact score mean?
48/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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