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AI Summary: This regulation amends existing tariffs and duties on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC) in response to trade tensions. Specifically, the Executive Order increases tariff rates from 34% to 84% on certain goods entered for consumption from the PRC, effective April 9, 2025. Additionally, the order increases ad valorem duty rates and postal item duties related to low-value imports. These changes are implemented in direct response to the PRC's announcement of a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, which was itself a reaction to a previous U.S. executive order regulating imports. The order is issued under the authority of several acts, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and is framed as a national security measure addressing trade imbalances. The Secretary of Commerce, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative are directed to implement these changes, consulting with various government agencies and offices.