August 29, 2025

The US Trade Representative (USTR) office on Thursday local time announced the extension of certain exclusions under the so-called Section 301 tariffs for China for three months until November. Chinese experts urged the US to further extend tariff exemptions, along with more pragmatic adjustments to achieve stable trade ties.

"The extension is critical for US businesses and supply chains. Exemptions reduce tariff burdens, as alternatives to Chinese products are scarce. High 301 tariffs harm bilateral trade," Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, told the Global Times on Friday.

According to a document released by the USTR on Thursday, it has extended the exclusions in the Section 301 investigation by excluding from additional duties certain products from China. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on August 31, 2025, but have now been extended through November 29, 2025. 

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