China Extends Pause on Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods, Rare-Earth Export Curbs by 2 Months

The decision effectively extends the trade truce until January and came just days before an expected meeting between Trump and Xi in Shenzhen this month.
China Extends Pause on Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods, Rare-Earth Export Curbs by 2 Months

China has announced a two-month extension for the suspension of additional tariffs on U.S. products, port fees on U.S.-linked ships, and rare-earth export controls. This decision implements a September deal between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump and effectively extends the trade truce until mid-January. The tariff pause will take effect on November 10, though China will continue to levy a 10 percent duty on U.S. imports.

  • China extends the suspension of an additional 24 percent tariff on U.S. products for two months.
  • Port fees on U.S.-linked ships and rare-earth export controls will also be suspended for two months.
  • This extension implements a September deal between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
  • The trade truce with the United States is effectively extended until mid-January.
  • The tariff pause takes effect on November 10, with China continuing a 10 percent duty on U.S. imports.
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