Trump Extends China Tariffs by 90 Days as Negotiations Continue

Trump extends tariffs on China

Talks aim to avoid escalation

Sanctions over Russian oil loom

According to EFE, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend the pause on the implementation of tariffs against China for another 90 days.

The measure, revealed by CNBC, was finalized just hours before the current tariff truce with the Asian giant was set to expire.

This new extension comes after the most recent round of bilateral negotiations held in Stockholm, Sweden, in late July.

According to sources close to the process, both sides are seeking to buy time to bridge differences and avoid another spike in the trade war.

Trump and China: A History of Tariff Tensions

Trump decided to extend by 90 days the entry into force of tariffs on China, a measure aimed at giving space for trade negotiations and avoiding immediate tensions in the international market.

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In April, Washington imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese products as part of Trump’s trade strategy.

Beijing responded with 125% levies on imports from the United States, further heightening economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Later, in May, negotiating teams reached an agreement in Geneva to reduce the tariffs: the U.S. lowered them to 30% and China to 10%.

The deal included a 90-day truce set to end on August 12, which will now be extended until mid-November.

Progress and Concessions at the Negotiating Table

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Bilateral dialogue made significant progress after the first meeting in Geneva and a direct phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping.

In a second meeting in London, China agreed to export rare earths to the U.S., a strategic resource for the tech industry.

In return, Washington suspended export controls on chips to the Chinese market, temporarily easing its restrictive measures.

The third round, held in Stockholm, showed both countries’ willingness to continue talks beyond the original deadline.

Conditions and Additional Pressures

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On Sunday, Trump urged Beijing to quadruple its purchases of U.S. soybeans, which some analysts see as a requirement for extending the tariff truce.

This demand adds to an already complex context, marked by the potential for sanctions against China over its imports of Russian oil.

Such a penalty would be a reprisal for trade with Moscow while the Kremlin continues its military offensive in Ukraine.

Experts warn that imposing these sanctions could jeopardize the entire negotiation process.

China’s Position on the Tariff Pressures

The Chinese government has reiterated its right to maintain trade relations with all partners, including Russia.

Beijing officials reject what they call unilateral pressure from the United States.

In response, they have stressed that any attempt to condition the dialogue could hinder the progress made in recent months.

Meanwhile, the diplomatic climate will be influenced by another factor: the upcoming meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A Key Meeting in Alaska

The summit, scheduled for this Friday in Alaska, could reshape the geopolitical and economic landscape among major powers.

Trump will seek to balance relations with Russia while maintaining trade negotiations with China.

International analysts warn that any shift in Washington’s stance toward Moscow could affect the tone of talks with Beijing.

Expectations are high, as the meeting with Putin could define the next steps in the United States’ global strategy.

For now, the tariff extension provides a temporary respite for international markets and supply chains.