The United States and China have agreed to keep their tariff truce in place for another 90 days, giving the two economies more time to work through unresolved trade disputes. Officials from both sides said the extension was reached as negotiations remain underway.

The move temporarily delays a fresh escalation in tariffs and offers businesses and investors a short-term reprieve from renewed uncertainty. It also signals that, despite ongoing disagreements, Washington and Beijing are still pursuing a diplomatic channel to manage tensions.

Trade relations between the world’s two largest economies have been strained for years by tariffs, export controls, and broader competition over technology and market access. The latest extension does not resolve those deeper conflicts, but it does prevent an immediate breakdown in talks.

For now, the agreement buys time for both governments to continue discussions on long-running economic issues. The outcome of those talks will matter not only for bilateral trade, but also for global supply chains and the wider economy.

Tariff extension

U.S. and China extend tariff truce by 90 days as trade talks continue