Delayed Implementation of Reciprocal Tariffs Between the US and China for Additional 90 Days
In a significant move aimed at facilitating ongoing trade negotiations, the United States has extended the suspension of heightened tariffs on Chinese imports until November 10, 2025. This decision, made through an Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump, lowers the import taxes on Chinese goods from previously higher rates to a 10% reciprocal tariff [1][4].
Following trade talks, both the U.S. and China agreed to suspend the "mutual" tariffs for 90 days on May 12 [2]. This initial 90-day grace period has been extended until November 10 [3]. During this suspension period, imports from China are subject to a reciprocal 10% tariff, with the original heightened tariffs (which included rates up to 34% on some products) suspended and will not snap back to their higher levels during this timeframe [1][2][3].
On the Chinese side, reciprocal tariffs remain aligned with this framework, reflecting the suspension and the 10% baseline rate set by the U.S., though exact import tax details from China’s side are less detailed in the sources [1].
It is important to note that the U.S. has maintained certain other trade restrictions. For example, the suspension of duty-free "de minimis" entry treatment for shipments (including from China) effective August 29, 2025, could affect the cost and flow of smaller shipments but is separate from the tariff rates themselves [5].
Meanwhile, additional tariffs were imposed by Donald Trump on American goods in April [6]. In response, China decided to reduce its tariffs on US goods from 125% to 10% [7]. The rate of US tariffs on China now includes a basic "mutual" tariff of 10% and an additional 20% imposed for combating fentanyl shipments [8]. The Ministry of Commerce in China has announced an extension of the suspension of countermeasures against American goods for 90 days, starting from August 12 [9].
In summary, the current tariff suspension means U.S. import taxes on Chinese goods have been temporarily lowered to a 10% reciprocal tariff from previously higher rates, pending trade talks expected to resolve broader trade and security issues between the two nations [1][2][4]. This move is a step towards easing the tension in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China.
References: 1. CNN 2. Reuters 3. The Wall Street Journal 4. The White House 5. Customs and Border Protection 6. CNBC 7. South China Morning Post 8. U.S. Trade Representative 9. South China Morning Post
The tariff suspension between the United States and China has been extended until November 10, 2025, signifying a potential easing of tension in the ongoing trade war between the two countries [1][2][4]. This move is significant, as it lowers the import taxes on Chinese goods from previously higher rates to a 10% reciprocal tariff [1][4]. The decision, made through an Executive Order, is part of the ongoing business and finance discussions, which also involve politics and general-news [1][2][4]. On the other hand, the U.S. has implemented additional tariffs on American goods, causing China to retaliate by reducing tariffs on US goods [6][7]. This reciprocity in tariffs shows how these economic and political aspects are interconnected in the US-China relations.
