China has extended the suspension of an additional 24% tariff on imports from the United States (US) for a further two months, in a move aimed at maintaining trade relations between the two economic powers.
The Chinese State Council, or cabinet, announced on Monday that the suspension would remain in place from 1:01pm on Tuesday.
However, the existing 10% tariff on US imports will remain in effect.
China's Transport Ministry also confirmed that the suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels would be extended until January 10, 2027.
The ministry added that China would continue to suspend its investigation into the security of shipping and shipbuilding supply chains.
The latest move follows a September summit in Washington between the two countries' leaders, during which both sides proposed a $60-billion package of reciprocal tariff reductions.
The proposed agreement includes approximately $17 billion worth of US agricultural products that China imported in 2024. However, the package has yet to be finalised.
China's tariffs commission said the extension was intended to implement the outcomes and consensus reached during the meeting between the two countries' heads of state.
Beijing also noted that Washington had repeatedly indicated its intention to replace tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which have been invalidated by court rulings, with tariffs under Section 301.
China said it would closely monitor further measures taken by the US and adjust its countermeasures accordingly.
The Chinese government added that maintaining the suspension of certain additional tariffs would help create a stable and predictable policy environment, while supporting the development of economic and trade relations between the two countries.