United StatesOrder keeps certain additional tariffs on Chinese imports suspended
For covered goods from China, the order keeps a country-specific additional tariff suspended through November 10, 2025, while trade talks continue.
What it does
The order keeps a country-specific additional tariff on covered Chinese imports suspended through November 10, 2025, while U.S.-China trade discussions continue.
Argument forKeeping the additional tariff suspended could reduce tariff costs for businesses importing the covered Chinese goods during the discussion period.
Argument againstContinuing the suspension may delay the use of higher duties that the order links to concerns about trade reciprocity and national security.
More detail
The order keeps the specified additional tariff on covered Chinese imports suspended. This applies to goods from the People's Republic of China covered by HTSUS heading 9903.01.63 and the listed subdivision of U.S. note 2. Federal agencies must carry out the order within their legal authority and may temporarily change notices or rules needed for implementation. Implementation is subject to available appropriations, and the order creates no enforceable right or benefit. The suspension continues until 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 10, 2025.
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History
- 2025
- Aug 14Published in the Federal RegisterPublished
- Aug 11Signed by President Donald TrumpSigned
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