China suspends 24% tariff on US goods for a year, retains 10% duty after Xi-Trump meet

China suspends 24% tariff on US goods for a year, retains 10% duty after Xi-Trump meet

The commission also announced that China, the world’s largest agricultural importer, will lift tariffs of up to 15% on U.S. farm goods starting November 10

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After Xi-Trump talks, China pauses 24% tariff on U.S. goods, keeps 10% levy in placeAfter Xi-Trump talks, China pauses 24% tariff on U.S. goods, keeps 10% levy in place
Business Today Desk
  • Nov 5, 2025,
  • Updated Nov 5, 2025 10:35 AM IST

China will suspend its 24% additional tariff on U.S. goods for one year while retaining a 10% levy, the State Council’s tariff commission said on Wednesday. The move comes days after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, signalling a cautious easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

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The commission also announced that China, the world’s largest agricultural importer, will lift tariffs of up to 15% on U.S. farm goods starting November 10.

 

(This is a developing story. More updates to follow)

China will suspend its 24% additional tariff on U.S. goods for one year while retaining a 10% levy, the State Council’s tariff commission said on Wednesday. The move comes days after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, signalling a cautious easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

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The commission also announced that China, the world’s largest agricultural importer, will lift tariffs of up to 15% on U.S. farm goods starting November 10.

 

(This is a developing story. More updates to follow)

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