Donald Trump delisting Chinese stocks amid tariff war? What we know

Donald Trump's administration is not ruling out the delisting of Chinese stocks from US exchanges amid an all-out tariff war with President Xi Jinping

Published on: Apr 11, 2025, 04:35:54 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Donald Trump's administration is not ruling out the delisting of Chinese stocks from US exchanges amid an all-out tariff war with President Xi Jinping. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday responded to a question about Chinese stocks trading on US markets during an interview on Fox Business Network.

Donald Trump has not ruled out the delisting of Chinese stocks from US exchanges (AP)

This comes as the White House on Thursday said that the tariff rate on most Chinese imports is 145%. Trump had announced a new levy of 125% on goods from China a day earlier. Beijing raised tariffs on American goods to 84%.

Meanwhile, the US has issued a 90-day pause on most tariffs. Making the announcement on Truth Social, President Trump said that the pause does not apply to China for its ‘lack of respect’.

The S&P 500 index ended 3.5% lower on Thursday, while the Nasdaq dropped 4.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 2.5%. Oil prices fell more than 3%.

Will Trump delist Chinese stocks from US exchanges?

Fox anchor Maria Bartiromo asked Bessent if the administration is considering delisting Chinese stocks. He said: "I think everything's on the table. That will be President Trump's decision. At the end of the day, President Trump and Chairman Xi have a very good personal relationship and I'm confident this will be resolved at the highest levels."

As of March 7, there were 286 Chinese companies listed on US exchanges with a $1.1 trillion market cap.

Major Chinese companies listed on US exchanges

Alibaba (BABA): E-commerce giant, heavily traded on NYSE, with a $240 billion market cap.

Pinduoduo (PDD): Temu’s parent, valued at $150 billion.

Baidu (BIDU): Search engine leader with a $30 billion market cap.

JD.com (JD): Another e-commerce titan with a $50 billion cap.

NIO (NIO): Electric vehicle maker with a $12 billion cap.

XPeng (XPEV): EV rival to NIO with a $10 billion cap.

Li Auto (LI): Another EV player with a $30 billion cap.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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