US-China trade quarrel granted an extension: Trump provides 90 additional days for resolution
The U.S. and China have agreed to extend their trade tariff truce for another 90 days, until November 10, 2025. This extension was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump just hours before the original deadline, providing short-term relief for supply chains and allowing for continued negotiations without escalating trade tensions.
The extension follows months of intensive discussions, including key rounds in London (June 9-10, 2025) and Stockholm (July 28-29, 2025). While no final deal was reached, these talks were described as pragmatic and constructive, focusing on tariff suspension mechanisms, agricultural access, and intellectual property protections.
This latest development in the ongoing trade dispute between the world's two largest economies deferes escalation and maintains a fragile stability, giving negotiators more time to pursue a longer-term agreement. It signals mutual interest in avoiding further disruption but also highlights continuing differences, as the talks have yet to produce a comprehensive solution.
The current suspension mainly addresses tariff rates and retaliation concerns but does not resolve deeper structural issues in the U.S.-China economic relationship. The extension of the tariff reduction agreement has not been officially confirmed yet, but it was reported by multiple U.S. media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and CNBC.
In mid-May, a 90-day tariff reduction agreement was reached between China and the U.S. in Geneva. At one point, the bilateral tariff rate exceeded 100 percent. Trump praised the "very good" talks with Beijing earlier, and high-ranking U.S. government representatives have expressed support for a possible extension of the deadline.
The initial 90-day tariff reduction agreement was due to expire on Tuesday. In early April, Trump increased tariffs on China, and in May, he signed a corresponding decree regarding the extension. China retaliated with tariffs of its own.
Sources: 1. ntv.de 2. AFP 3. Wall Street Journal 4. CNBC 5. Multiple U.S. media outlets
- The extension of the tariff truce between the U.S. and China, as announced by President Trump, has prompted a surge in discussions about the community policy and employment policy implications of this decision, especially regarding potential job security and economic stability within affected industries.
- As politics surrounding the trade dispute between the two global powers continues to dominate general news, the extension of the tariff reduction agreement has sparked debates about the world's economic policy-and-legislation landscape, with concerns about the long-term consequences for countries caught in the crossfire of this trade war.
