US suspends trade action against China following Trump–Xi economic deal

The United States has announced a one-year suspension of trade measures targeting China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, following a landmark economic agreement reached between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this month.

In a statement released on November 9, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said the suspension takes effect from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2025, and pauses enforcement actions linked to the Section 301 investigation into China’s alleged efforts to dominate the global shipbuilding industry.

The move follows the White House’s announcement on November 1 of what it called a “historic trade and economic deal” between Washington and Beijing, aimed at easing long-standing tensions over industrial policy and trade practices.

According to the USTR, the suspension was made at the direction of President Trump and will allow both sides to engage in negotiations on the issues raised in the original probe.

The office added that the United States will continue to coordinate with its allies and partners to “revitalise American shipbuilding” while pursuing talks with China.

A formal notice outlining the suspension has been published by the USTR.

By Aghakazim Guliyev