Welcome back to China Tariff News and Tracker, your source for in-depth updates on tariffs, policy moves, and the latest headlines affecting US-China trade dynamics.

Today’s focus zeroes in on recent developments following President Donald Trump’s executive orders, signed November 4, 2025. According to Mondaq, Trump suspended increases to China’s reciprocal duty rate for one year and, in a separate move, paused proposed hikes on other key imports from China. This decision comes as global concerns about supply chain disruptions and inflation remain front and center, but sources point to the administration’s intent to balance economic leverage with some short-term stability.

European Commission forecasts now note that the US headline tariff rate sits at 15% for several trading partners, including China, but the latest adjustments provide narrower exemptions. For China, stricter tariffs remain in force on sectors like steel and aluminum, though pharma and semiconductor imports see limited relief. Compared to other large economies, China faces among the highest effective tariff rates in the US market, shaping global trade flows and shifting Chinese exports away from the US and towards other destinations.

Despite suspension of certain tariff increases, tensions persist. On November 14, according to Safety4Sea, Trump signed an order removing tariffs from some qualifying agricultural products, attempting to ease pressure on American exporters. Yet the broader landscape reveals ongoing trade friction. Fortune reports that China has dramatically reduced purchases of US soybeans since Trump’s tariffs began, turning instead to South American suppliers. Despite a previous promise to buy 12 million tons, China’s recent purchases amount to only 332,000 tons, signaling continued strain.

Experts note that China’s official responses reflect both defiance and a pivot toward technological self-reliance, aiming to offset US pressure. Trade scholars argue that Trump’s tariffs generated short-term negotiating leverage but have not resolved underlying trade imbalances or produced lasting change. The current climate is one of uncertainty: as Axios highlights, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized the need for the US to trust that China will uphold its commitments, even though a finalized trade deal between Trump and Xi Jinping remains elusive.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch for further policy twists and global economic impacts—especially as the suspended tariff increases are only temporary and negotiation remains fraught. With China’s exports to the US continuing to decline and new trade alignments emerging, the outcome of current policies will echo across supply chains and markets well into 2026.

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