Trump reconsiders imposition of tariffs on Chinese imports.
In a surprising turn of events, President Trump announced a 90-day delay on the planned tariff increases on Chinese goods. This decision, made on August 11, 2025, extends the current tariff truce to November 10, 2025 [2][3][4].
The tariffs, which were originally scheduled to take effect on August 12, would have seen a significant rise, potentially reaching 145% [1]. Such an increase could have severely disrupted trade and supply chains during the critical holiday season. However, with this delay, the tariffs remain capped at around 30% on Chinese imports [2][3][4].
The extension was formalized by an executive order, suspending further tariff hikes that were scheduled for August 12, 2025 [2][4]. The existing tariffs imposed earlier in 2025—such as a 30% cap on Chinese goods and a 10% on U.S. exports to China—remain in place without escalation during this period [2][3].
This decision comes after end-of-July talks in Stockholm between U.S. and Chinese trade representatives [5]. Without this extension, duties on Chinese imports could have exceeded 80% or even reached 145%, effectively close to a trade embargo [1][2]. Retaliatory tariffs from China, which could have increased up to 125%, were also kept at the current levels to maintain bilateral trade stability [2].
It's important to note that the US copper tariffs, a separate set of tariffs under Section 232, took effect on August 1, 2025, but are not directly part of the China tariff truce [2].
The delay in tariff implementation highlights the unpredictability of Trump's trade policies [6]. However, this truce provides short-term certainty for businesses relying on Chinese imports [2][3][4]. The extension aims to allow more time for U.S.-China negotiations, possibly preparing the way for a summit between President Trump and President Xi later in 2025 [2][4].
Sources:
[1] "Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods Could Have Reached 145%." CNN Business, August 12, 2025.
[2] "Trump Delays Chinese Goods Tariffs for 90 Days." The New York Times, August 12, 2025.
[3] "Trump's Tariff Delay: What It Means for Businesses." Forbes, August 13, 2025.
[4] "Trump Signs Order Extending Tariff Deadline." Bloomberg, August 11, 2025.
[5] "U.S.-China Trade Talks in Stockholm." BBC News, July 31, 2025.
[6] "Trump's Trade Policies: A Rollercoaster Ride." The Washington Post, August 14, 2025.
- The tariff delay announced by President Trump on August 11, 2025, extends until November 10, 2025, a period during which policy-and-legislation regarding Chinese imports remains under review, as per the executive order that formalized the suspension of further tariff hikes.
- The delay in implementing tariffs on Chinese goods has been a significant development in politics, as it provides general-news outlets with further insight into the ongoing negotiations between the United States and China, potentially shaping future policy-and-legislation and the broader landscape of international politics.
