Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People's Republic of China
This Executive Order (14334) extends a temporary suspension of certain additional U.S. tariffs on imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It continues a pause—originally set for 90 days under a prior order—while the United States and China continue trade talks aimed at addressing non‑reciprocal trade practices that the Administration has framed as a national security and economic threat. The order directs relevant agencies to implement the extension and use available emergency trade powers as needed. The suspension now runs until 12:01 a.m. Eastern standard time on November 10, 2025. In plain terms: rather than immediately re-imposing the higher, country‑specific ad valorem duties previously announced, the Administration will keep the alternative tariff treatment established during negotiations in effect for a limited time. This gives importers, exporters, and supply chains temporary certainty while bilateral discussions continue, but it preserves the Executive Branch’s authority to change rates based on negotiation outcomes or renewed policy decisions.
Key Points
- 1Continues suspension: The order continues suspension of specific country‑specific tariff provisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)—namely heading 9903.01.63 and subdivision (v)(xiv)(10) of U.S. note 2 to subchapter III of chapter 99—until 12:01 a.m. Eastern standard time on November 10, 2025.
- 2Builds on prior orders: It follows earlier Executive Orders (14257, 14259, 14266, and 14298) that imposed and then temporarily modified additional ad valorem (percentage‑based) duties on PRC imports as part of a national‑emergency trade policy.
- 3Tied to negotiations: The extension is justified by ongoing U.S.–PRC discussions and the Administration’s assessment that the PRC has taken “significant steps” toward addressing non‑reciprocal trade arrangements.
- 4Implementation authority: The Secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security and the U.S. Trade Representative, in consultation with other senior officials (State, Treasury, National Security Council, etc.), are directed to implement the order, including making regulatory changes and Federal Register notices as needed.
- 5Legal basis and limits: The order invokes emergency and trade authorities (including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act) and states it will be implemented consistent with law and available appropriations. It does not create enforceable private rights.