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BEIJING — China announced Monday, November 9, that it would extend the suspension of additional tariffs on American imports and special port fees on US-linked vessels for another two months, as Beijing and Washington continue efforts to ease trade tensions.
According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said the additional 24 percent tariff on US-origin goods would remain suspended for two more months.
However, the existing 10 percent additional tariff on American imports will remain in effect.
The extension follows a September meeting in Washington between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which both countries discussed measures to reduce trade barriers and stabilize bilateral economic relations.
Following the summit, the two sides proposed a USD 60-billion package of reciprocal tariff reductions, including approximately USD 17 billion worth of American agricultural products imported by China in 2024.
The proposed agreement has yet to be finalized.
In a statement, China’s State Council said the latest tariff extension was intended to implement the agreements and understandings reached during the meeting between the two leaders.
Beijing also noted that Washington had repeatedly expressed its intention to replace tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which were ruled invalid, with tariffs under Section 301 of US trade law.
“China will continue to closely follow the U.S. side’s subsequent moves and adjust its relevant tariff countermeasures in light of the situation,” the State Council said.
Meanwhile, China’s Ministry of Transport announced a continued suspension of special port fees imposed on US-linked vessels.
The ministry also extended the suspension of its investigation into the impact of US maritime policies on China’s shipping, shipbuilding and related supply chains until January 10, 2027.
The investigation covers concerns involving the security and development of China’s maritime industries and associated industrial sectors.
Beijing initially announced a one-year suspension of the port fees and investigation in November 2025 following economic and trade discussions between Chinese and American officials in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The decision was part of a broader understanding aimed at reducing trade friction between the world’s two largest economies.
The move coincided with Washington’s decision to suspend the final measures resulting from its investigation into China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.
China’s latest announcement signals continued efforts by both governments to manage trade disputes while negotiations over tariff reductions and other economic measures remain unresolved.
