Trump also wrote that he will cancel all planned talks with China if they do not comply with his demand.
Trump is threatening to jack up tariffs on China by an additional 50% unless Beijing abandons its retaliatory duties on U.S. imports.
Trump in a Truth Social post gave China until Tuesday to undo its 34% tariffs, imposed in response to the “reciprocal” duties unveiled at the White House last week.
Trump also wrote that he will cancel all planned talks with China if they do not comply with his demand.
China’s action came “despite my warning” that any country retaliating against the new U.S. tariffs “will be immediately met with new and substantially higher Tariffs, over and above those initially set,” Trump wrote.
“Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated! Negotiations with other countries, which have also requested meetings, will begin taking place immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”