Trump extends China tariff deadline by another 90 days

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The Trump administration has agreed to once again delay the deadline when tariffs on Chinese imports would rise as discussions between the two sides continue.

The new deadline would be Nov. 10.

“All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same,” Trump said on Truth Social.

In a statement accompanying an executive order, the White House said the administration would be holding “ongoing negotiations” with China, the world’s second-largest economy, to “resolve trade disputes and strengthen economic ties.”

“Each round of negotiations with the Chinese has built on each other, further strengthening economic cooperation,” the White House added.

A joint government statement carried by Chinese state media said China would adopt and maintain all necessary measures to suspend or remove non-tariff measures.

For companies and consumers, another pause means continued uncertainty as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime enters its fifth month.

Last week, import taxes went into effect for dozens of countries. Prices have ticked up in the United States while existing tariffs on imports from China and others work their way into the economy, with companies eating much of the higher costs and consumers absorbing some. Trump has downplayed inflation concerns and lauded the tens of billions of dollars in federal revenue from the levies.

This is the second time the Trump administration has delayed imposing even higher tariffs on China, which is one of America’s largest trading partners. In 2024, the United States imported more than $438 billion worth of Chinese goods, including everything from clothing to electronics to toys.

While there is no deal in hand, there has been movement on a few fronts. Just days ago, Trump authorized American tech companies Nvidia and AMD to resume selling some of their artificial intelligence semiconductors to China. China has also reportedly eased some restrictions on exports of rare earth metals. Those were key issues for both sides.