US Trade Representative Confirms 55% China Tariffs Remain While Seeking Balanced Trade Opportunities

Oct 01, 2025 08:13 am CST

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to maintaining 55% tariffs on Chinese imports as a "good status quo," while expressing interest in expanding bilateral trade in non-sensitive sectors like agriculture and consumer goods. With a November 10 deadline approaching that could see tariffs spike to 145%, Greer emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue despite increasing political tensions and China's leveraging of rare earth mineral supplies in negotiations.