Tariffs on China 8-16-25

Current tariffs on Chinese imports by the United States as of August 11, 2025:

·       A 10% baseline tariff applies to most goods from China.

·       An additional 20% IEEPA fentanyl tariff is in effect.

·       Existing Section 301 tariffs on various products remain in place.

·       Section 232 tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum apply to China.  

Key points

·       President Trump extended the existing trade truce with China until November 9, 2025, maintaining a 30% tariff rate on Chinese imports.

·       Without this extension, tariffs would have increased significantly.

·       The de minimis exemption for China and Hong Kong was eliminated on May 2, 2025, meaning low-value imports are now subject to applicable duties.

·       The overall average effective U.S. tariff rate currently stands at 15.8%.

·       The average U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports currently stand at 54.9% and cover 100% of goods. 

Note: This information is based on the most recent data available as of August 11, 2025, and changes in trade policy can occur rapidly. 

As of August 11, 2025, the United States has extended a temporary truce on tariffs with China for another 90 days. This means the tariff rate on imports from China will remain at 30%, rather than the higher rate (initially set at 145%) that would have been reimposed if no agreement had been reached. 

Here's a summary of the situation:

·       Current Tariff Rate: 30% on most Chinese imports.

·       Extension: This 30% rate is a result of a 90-day extension to a previous trade truce.

·       Previous Tariffs: Prior to this truce, tariffs on Chinese imports had reached levels as high as 145%.

·       Reason for Extension: The extension was granted to allow for continued trade negotiations between the US and China, according to White House officials.

·       Impact of Tariffs: The imposition of tariffs has been shown to impact trade flows and potentially raise costs for businesses and consumers in the US. 

It's important to note that while the current tariffs are at a temporarily lower rate, the situation remains fluid, and the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations will determine the future of US tariffs on Chinese imports. 

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Comments

Trump is careful to to time the reshoring of manufacturing from China to the US to avoid shortages of critical imports. Trump is maintaining Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum and Copper to increase US Production Capacity. Trump is determined to end the Fentanyl attack with an additional 20% Tariff on China plus Drone attacks on Drug Cartel facilities.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader