90-Day Tariff Extension Agreed in China–U.S. Talks, Trump’s Approval Pending

In a tentative move toward easing trade tensions, China and the United States have agreed to extend a pause on new tariffs for an additional 90 days, following a fresh round of high-level negotiations held in Stockholm. The talks, which were described by officials on both sides as “constructive,” aimed to prevent further escalation in a trade dispute that has rattled global markets and strained supply chains.

Key Points:
The 90-day extension will temporarily halt the imposition of any new tariffs, allowing negotiators more time to reach a broader trade agreement.

The Stockholm round marked the first in-person bilateral engagement in nearly two months, signaling a renewed push for diplomacy after a period of stalled progress.

U.S. negotiators, including senior officials from the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, emphasized progress on issues like technology transfers, intellectual property protections, and agricultural access.

However, several U.S. officials cautioned that the extension has not yet been formally approved by President Donald Trump, who has the final say. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump is weighing whether China has made sufficient concessions to justify continued restraint.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: July 30, 2025