Two More Months for Peace in US China Trade War

[ABS News Service/10.11.2026]

Washington and Beijing announced yesterday (09.11.2026) that they are extending by two months a pause in their trade war, as part of an agreement reached in September.

The truce otherwise would have expired yesterday, but it will now remain in place until January 10, 2027.

The United States said it will continue to keep tariffs imposed on Chinese products because of fentanyl trafficking at 10 percent. The original rate was 20 percent.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that tariff exclusions on 178 Chinese products also will continue for an additional two months.

In addition, USTR said it will continue holding off on imposing any tariffs or port fees as a result of its Section 301 investigation into China's maritime and logistics industries.

Separately, China's Ministry of Finance said that a 24 percent tariff for US goods meant to go into effect today will remain suspended for another two months.

Beijing also will hold off on imposing export controls on critical minerals.

The extensions come a week before President Trump is due to meet with Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit.

The two sides are hoping that meeting will result in a more permanent trade deal.

Mr. Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday warned Chinese Vice Premier He that Washington expects Beijing to live up to its previous commitments if it wants the trade truce to continue.