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US President Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese goods have increased to 125 percent, prompting China to retaliate with an 84 percent tariff on US imports. This escalating trade war has sent global stock markets plummeting. While Goldman Sachs predicts a 2.4 percent drop in China's GDP, others believe China is better equipped to handle the economic fallout than many other nations. China is responding with domestic stimulus measures and strengthening ties with other trading partners to mitigate the impact. The situation remains tense, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.