Trump delays further tariffs on Chinese products for an additional 90 days
U.S. and China Extend Tariff Truce for Another 90 Days
In a significant move, the U.S. President has signed an executive order to extend the suspension of punitive tariffs on Chinese imports for another 90 days. This decision comes just hours before midnight in the United States, and moves the expiration date to November 10, 2025.
The tariff truce, initially agreed upon in May in Geneva, Switzerland, was extended on August 11, 2025. This extension aims to provide short-term stability and avoid economic disruption during the critical holiday trade season.
During the extension period, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will be capped at 30 percent, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods at 10 percent. This move halts planned tariff hikes and prevents a potential trade embargo, as U.S. tariffs could have risen to as high as 145 percent, with Chinese retaliatory tariffs potentially increasing to 125 percent.
The extension follows several rounds of intense negotiations over the summer of 2025, including talks held in London in June and Stockholm in July. While no final agreement was reached, these talks resulted in a pragmatic but cautious atmosphere and laid the groundwork for the tariff truce extension.
The latest round of negotiations between U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators took place in Stockholm, Sweden, at the end of last month. However, no details were provided about the current state of negotiations between the two countries.
It's important to note that no information was provided about any retaliation from China in response to the extension of the tariff suspension. Similarly, China has not commented on the potential resumption of exports of rare earths to the U.S.
The U.S.-China trade war reached its peak in April, with U.S. tariffs reaching 145% on some Chinese imports. If the deadline was not extended, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports would have returned to these levels.
This news was confirmed by a source who spoke to TV station CNBC about the presidential order. The announcement was made by the White House on Monday.
The extension is designed to maintain economic stability during a key trading period and avoid a sharp tariff escalation or trade war escalation. Negotiations are continuing, but a comprehensive trade deal has not been reached yet.
[1] CNBC (2025). U.S. extends tariff truce with China for another 90 days. [online] Available at: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/11/us-extends-tariff-truce-with-china-for-another-90-days.html
[2] BBC News (2025). U.S.-China trade talks: What is the current status? [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59112636
[4] The New York Times (2025). U.S. Extends Tariff Truce with China for Another 90 Days. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/business/economy/us-china-trade-war-tariffs.html
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