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Beijing extends suspension of 24% surcharge by two months

By , based on Maroc Diplomatique

Map: Pékin, Chine

The Chinese government is extending by two months the suspension of its additional 24% customs surcharge on US imports, while maintaining a 10% tariff. The measure takes effect on Tuesday at 1:01 pm local time, as part of Chinese-US trade commitments, according to Maroc Diplomatique.

The Chinese government decided on Monday 9 November to extend by two months the suspension of its additional 24% customs surcharge on US imports. Beijing is nevertheless maintaining a 10% tariff, according to Maroc Diplomatique.

The extension will take effect on Tuesday at 1:01 pm local time, following trade commitments made between China and the United States, according to Maroc Diplomatique.

The announcement comes three days after Washington demanded that Beijing immediately implement the Busan trade agreement, on 6 November 2026.

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