The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast E634: How Much Are China Tariffs NOW?
Mar 2, 2026
Clear breakdown of which China tariffs were removed and which still stand. Discussion of the new 15% global tariff and how it changed average duties. Explanation of duration limits, exclusions for Canada and Mexico, and lingering sector-specific levies. Notes on the trade truce with China and who gains leverage in upcoming negotiations.
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How Selling A Business Reduced Personal Risk
- Dave Bryant sold a business via Quiet Light Brokerage before family expansion to secure income stability during uncertain times.
- Quiet Light gave a roadmap, negotiated away poor deals, and achieved a higher valuation for his sale.
Supreme Court Removed Emergency Tariffs Not Section 301
- The Supreme Court ruling removed emergency tariffs from Trump 2.0 but left earlier Section 301 tariffs intact.
- Section 301 duties from Trump 1.0 (7.5–25%) remain in force, so overall China tariffs didn't disappear overnight.
Net Effect Is A Roughly 6% Tariff Reduction From China
- Trump 2.0's 10% fentanyl and 10% reciprocal tariffs on China were effectively removed by the ruling, then partially replaced by a 15% global tariff.
- The blended average China tariff fell from ~36.8% to ~29.7%, roughly a 6% reduction overall.