Trump Delays Implementation of Fresh Tariffs on Chinese Imports for a 90-Day Period
The 90-day suspension of additional reciprocal tariffs on imports from China, which was implemented in May 2025, has expired at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 12, 2025. This development comes as part of ongoing discussions to address trade reciprocity and national security concerns between the two countries.
The tariff delay was formalized in Executive Order 14298, signed by President Donald Trump, and followed earlier tariff increases and retaliations by both sides. After the suspension expired, tariffs have resumed unless further agreements are reached.
In a separate development, Vice President Mike Pence stated that President Trump has not yet made a final decision on imposing additional tariffs against China for purchasing Russian oil. Pence added that the relationship between China and the U.S. is more complex, affecting many other matters unrelated to the Russia situation.
Regarding Sweden and additional tariffs related to China’s purchasing of Russian oil, no direct information links these U.S.-China tariff developments to discussions in Sweden or potential new tariffs on China specifically for buying Russian oil. However, it's noted that there are threats or implementations of tariffs involving Chinese purchases of Venezuelan oil and investigations under Section 232 on imports including commercial aircraft, but no explicit mention of Russian oil purchases or Sweden-related talks in the U.S.-China tariff context.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's response to President Trump's threats to impose secondary tariffs against partners of Russia was reported by various news outlets, but the source of the report was not specified. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's response did not specify any actions or countermeasures they might take in response to the tariff threats, nor did it indicate any change in China's position on purchasing Russian oil or its trade relations with the U.S. The response was not directly linked to the tariff delay that was later announced.
The tariff talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators took place in Sweden at the end of July. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's response was made after President Trump's threats, but before the tariff delay was announced. Pence noted that President Trump is exploring all possible options regarding the tariffs.
Sources: 1. CNBC 2. White House Press Release
Politics and general news have been abuzz with updates on the resumption of tariffs between the U.S. and China, following the expiration of a 90-day suspension in May 2025. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence's statement about potential additional tariffs against China for purchasing Russian oil adds another layer to the complex politics of war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and trade relations.
