Additional US tariffs on Chinese imports will reach 104% on April 9.

This was announced by the White House as Washington doubles down on planned action after Beijing vowed to "fight to the end" on tariffs.

US President Donald Trump has promised another 50 percent tariffs on goods from China if Beijing does not back down from the upcoming retaliatory measures.

The White House confirmed that Trump would proceed with that action, bringing the total added tariffs this year to 104%. | BGNES