US - China Trade Truce
After years of tariff volleys, China and the U.S. reached a limited trade détente that substantially reduces many of the most recent tariff hikes. Effective this week, the U.S. cuts duties on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China trims its rates from 125% to 10%. These changes apply mainly to tariffs and countermeasures introduced since April 2, leaving intact earlier levies and Trump-era restrictions. Sectors like electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum remain exposed to older duties. Washington has also paused three executive orders that drove steep tariff increases, including the notorious “Liberation Day” tariffs, now down to 10% for 90 days.
On the non-tariff front, China agreed to remove many retaliatory measures introduced in April, including blacklisting of U.S. tech and defense firms and trade restrictions against DuPont. Yet restrictions like rare earth export controls and earlier blacklists remain untouched. This uneven rollback leaves plenty of uncertainty for shippers.
At The Logistix Company, we’re proactively adjusting our sourcing and routing to bypass friction points and capitalize on the lowered duties where they apply. Contact us today to navigate these changes with a logistics partner who’s always ahead of the curve.
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