Trump delays the implementation of increased tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days
In a significant development, President Donald Trump has delayed the planned increases in tariffs against China, extending the tariff suspension against Chinese goods until November 10, 2025. This decision, confirmed by both the U.S. and Chinese authorities, prevents a drastic increase in tariffs that could have reached up to 145% for U.S. duties on Chinese goods and 125% on Chinese duties for U.S. goods.
The extension of the tariff suspension was announced via the short messaging service Truth Social by President Trump. The decision was made just hours before the deadline for the planned increases in tariffs. The tariffs on Chinese imports are now capped at 30%, with a reciprocal 10% tariff on U.S. goods in China.
The extension of the tariff suspension is a result of a series of "reciprocal" tariffs imposed by President Trump on trading partners worldwide. The move aims to maintain economic stability, allow for ongoing negotiations on trade imbalances and practices, and potentially pave the way for a Trump–Xi summit later this year.
The White House statement on the extension of the tariff suspension with China described the trade talks as "constructive." The suspension of tariffs against China and the 90-day extension were also confirmed in a joint statement from the U.S. and China.
It is important to note that other tariffs unrelated to this truce remain in effect, including a 50% tariff on certain copper products imposed since August 1, 2025. However, the overall heightened tariffs on broad categories of Chinese imports are paused, reflecting a focused attempt to balance trade policy, support American workers, and manage supply chain concerns without sudden tariff escalations.
The effective tariff rate of the United States has risen to a level not seen since the Great Depression due to the series of tariffs imposed by President Trump. This decision to extend the tariff suspension against China is a significant step towards avoiding severe trade disruption during the critical holiday trade season.
[1] White House Press Release: Trump Announces Extension of Tariff Suspension with China. (2025, August 11). Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/trump-announces-extension-of-tariff-suspension-with-china/
[2] Reuters. (2025, August 11). Trump delays higher tariffs against China, extends suspension until November 2025. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-tariffs/trump-delays-higher-tariffs-against-china-extends-suspension-until-november-2025-idUSKBN2HJ242
[3] CNBC. (2025, August 11). Trump extends tariff suspension with China, averting drastic trade increases. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/11/trump-extends-tariff-suspension-with-china-averting-drastic-trade-increases.html
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