White House extends current China Tariff rates for 90 days

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On August 11, President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the reinstatement of higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days, extending the current pause until mid-November.

The order came just hours before the suspension was set to expire, providing temporary stability for manufacturers navigating an unpredictable trade environment.

The extension follows last month’s negotiations between U.S. and Chinese trade officials. Without this action, U.S. duties on Chinese imports would have jumped back to 145%, the peak rate from earlier this year when the tariff dispute escalated sharply. In May, both nations agreed to a partial pause—reducing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to a baseline tariff of 30% (55% if a product is subject to Section 301 tariffs) and lowering China’s tariffs on U.S. products to 10%—to allow for continued talks.

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