U.S. trade officials say that a new set of tariffs on China will start on Nov. 1 only if Beijing follows a specific set of actions. The announcement came from the trade chief during a briefing with the press, stressing that the U.S. is ready to enforce the tariffs but will give China the chance to respond first.
“We’re prepared to put these tariffs into effect on Nov. 1, but we’ll do so if China takes the steps we’ve outlined,” the trade chief said. The U.S. has been reviewing its trade policy and is looking at Beijing’s measures regarding subsidies, intellectual‑property protection, and market‑access issues.
The new tariffs, if they go into force, would hit a range of Chinese goods, from electronics to steel, and could push U.S. manufacturers to shift production or seek new suppliers. The trade chief added that Washington wants to maintain confidence that its trade partners respect U.S. rules, and that future U.S. tariffs on China will shift with China’s compliance.
Trade experts note that this move comes amid ongoing U.S.–China trade negotiations. The timing also signals that the United States wants to enforce its trade reforms while keeping the door open for continued dialogue. The trade chief emphasized that if Washington sees China meeting its commitments, the U.S. could ease tariff pressures or find new means to address trade imbalances.
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