Further Modification of Reciprocal Tariff Rates with China Extended Until November 10, 2025
Impact Score: 3.2
Timeline: Extension effective from August 11, 2025, through November 10, 2025
Summary: The U.S. government extended the suspension of additional ad valorem duties on imports from the People’s Republic of China, originally set to expire on August 12, 2025, now extended until November 10, 2025. This measure, grounded in national security and economic concerns, modifies previous tariff rates amid ongoing discussions addressing trade imbalances and non-reciprocal practices by China. Key federal departments including Commerce, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative are tasked with implementing and managing these changes.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt University should monitor impacts on international collaborations and supply chains, adjust financial plans for potential cost changes, explore research opportunities on trade dynamics, support affected international students and scholars, and analyze geopolitical implications to maintain strategic responses to evolving trade policies.
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