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USA Trade War Update: China Negotiations

USA Trade War Update: China Negotiations - Universal Logistics Trade Alerts - November 7, 2025

Toronto, November 7, 2025

US President Donald Trump issued new Executive Orders this week, after negotiations with China, covered under the following Fact Sheet from the White House.

These Orders will provide for the following changes with respect to imports of China-origin goods into the U.S.:

  • 10 percent IEEPA tariff reduction: Existing 20 percent IEEPA (Fentanyl) Tariff will reduce to 10 percent effective November 10, 2025
  • Suspension of HS 9903.01.63: Currently suspended Reciprocal Tariff (34 percent) provided for under HS 9903.01.63 is to remain suspended through November 10, 2026
  • Section 301 exclusions set to expire on November 29, 2025, have been extended through November 10, 2026
  • Section 301 tariff on China-manufactured ships suspended for one year, beginning November 10, 2025, through November 9, 2026

For more information, please call Brian Rowe, Director – Customs Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at (905) 882-4880, ext. 1213.

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