Hong Kong continue à maintenir son statut de port franc, sans augmentation des droits de douane américains.

[Hong Kong continues to maintain its status as a free port and will not impose additional tariffs on the United States] The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced a globally watched “reciprocal tariff” plan, which proposes a 34% tariff on China. In response, the Chinese government announced countermeasures, deciding to impose a 34% tariff on all imported goods originating from the United States. On April 6, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan revealed in a blog post: “Hong Kong will continue to maintain its status as a free port, implement a free trade policy, and ensure the free and convenient flow of goods, capital, and information.” Under the principle of “one country, two systems,” Hong Kong is a separate customs territory and has not imposed tariffs on any imported goods, including products from the United States. Furthermore, since Hong Kong does not levy consumption tax or value-added tax, and U.S. goods entering mainland China are subject to an additional 34% tariff, purchasing U.S. goods in Hong Kong may present a significant price advantage in the future. This price difference may stimulate more mainland tourists to come to Hong Kong to purchase U.S. goods. (Caixin)