Trump extends tariff suspension on China for another 90 days

A 10 per cent reciprocal tariff remains in effect during the suspension.

12 Aug 2025 08:44am
US President Donald Trump arrives for a news conference to discuss crime in Washington, DC, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
US President Donald Trump arrives for a news conference to discuss crime in Washington, DC, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

WASHINGTON - The United States (US) President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he signed an executive order that will extend tariff suspension on China for another 90 days.

"All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said on Truth Social.

According to the order, the US will maintain the suspension of heightened tariffs on Chinese imports until Nov 10.

A 10 per cent reciprocal tariff remains in effect during the suspension. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU

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