China has extended the suspension of its additional 24% tariff on imports from the United States for another two months, while maintaining a pause on special port fees for US-linked ships, in a move announced on Monday, November 9, 2026, to implement trade agreements reached between the two countries.
The Customs Tariff Commission of China's State Council said the 24% tariff suspension would take effect from 1:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10. However, a separate additional tariff of 10% on US imports will remain in place during the extension.
China's Ministry of Transport also confirmed that the suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels would continue until January 10, 2027. Beijing will further maintain its suspension of an investigation into shipping and shipbuilding supply chains.
The extensions follow agreements reached during a September meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, where the two leaders sought to ease trade tensions and extend their tariff truce.
The discussions included a proposed package of reciprocal tariff reductions valued at approximately US$60 billion. The arrangement was expected to include about US$17 billion worth of American agricultural goods that China imported in 2024, although the broader package has yet to be finalised.
China's tariff commission said the latest decision reflected the outcomes and consensus reached by the two heads of state. It added that the continued suspension would provide businesses in both countries with a more stable and predictable environment for trade and economic cooperation.
However, Beijing indicated that the measures could be adjusted depending on Washington's subsequent trade actions. China said it was monitoring US plans to replace tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which were invalidated through judicial rulings, with duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
The two-month extension provides additional time for negotiations as both governments work through outstanding trade commitments. Businesses and shipping operators will be watching for further announcements before the revised suspension period expires in January.
