The measure will take effect on November 10 after both countries’ presidents reached consensus in their meeting in Washington.

The statement noted that the State Council approved the decision in accordance with China’s Customs Tariff Law, Customs Law, and Foreign Trade Law, as well as the fundamental principles of international law.

The provision amends the measures established in Announcement No. 4 of 2025 from the Customs Tariff Committee on additional taxes on imports originating in the United States.

The document states that Beijing is monitoring Washington’s repeated statements to replace tariffs originally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) but subsequently ruled invalid by a court, with taxes under Section 301 of US trade law.

The statement indicated that China will continue to follow the United States’ upcoming actions closely, and will adjust its tariff-related countermeasures as the situation evolves.

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