Trump extends suspension of heightened tariffs on China till 10 November

US President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order extending the suspension of heightened tariffs on China for an additional 90 days, following “productive trade talks” between the two countries.

The extension, which will last until 10 November 2025, maintains the current 10 per cent reciprocal tariff on Chinese imports while keeping other US tariff measures in place. The decision is intended to facilitate ongoing negotiations aimed at addressing trade imbalances, expanding market access, and aligning economic policies with national security goals.

“I have just signed an executive order that will extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days. All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same,” President Trump posted on Truth Social.

The White House released a joint statement on the US-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm summarizing agreements reached on 28–29 July 2025.

Recalling the commitments under the Geneva Joint Statement of 12 May, and the follow-up meetings in London on 9–10 June, both sides agreed to:

Suspend 24 percentage points of the additional ad valorem duty rates for an additional 90 days starting 12 August 2025.

Retain a 10 per cent tariff on affected goods.

Continue suspending or removing agreed non-tariff countermeasures.

China committed to maintain the suspension of 24 percentage points of its retaliatory tariffs on US goods and to continue removing non-tariff barriers as outlined in the Geneva joint statement.

Representing China at the Stockholm meeting was vice-premier He Lifeng. The US delegation included treasury secretary Scott Bessent and US trade representative Jamieson Greer.

Background and previous actions

It is worth recalling that in an executive order on 2 April 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency over persistent U.S. goods trade deficits, particularly with China, and imposed reciprocal tariffs to counter “an unusual and extraordinary threat” to the US economy and national security.

Following Chinese retaliation, tariffs were adjusted and in May the US suspended heightened tariffs for 90 days in favour of a 10% baseline tariff, enabling continued negotiations. That suspension was set to expire on 12 August 2025.

The new order continues the suspension till 10 November 2025.

The Executive Order notes that “the PRC continues to take significant steps toward remedying non-reciprocal trade arrangements and addressing the concerns of the United States relating to economic and national security matters.”

President Trump described relations positively: “We’re getting along with China very well.”

Implementation of the order will be handled by the secretary of commerce, secretary of homeland security, and the United States trade representative, in consultation with the secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, and other senior officials, under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and other relevant laws.

(Courtesy: 5wh.com)