刚刚！美延长对华301条款关税部分豁免

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has extended tariff exemptions on certain products related to China's practices in technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation until August 31, 2025, based on public feedback and ongoing assessments [1][3]. Group 1: Tariff Exemptions - The extension of exemptions includes 164 items previously extended in May 2024 and an additional 14 items added in September 2024, now further extended by three months [3]. - The decision was influenced by public comments received regarding the December 29, 2023 announcement and ongoing evaluations during the four-year review process [3]. Group 2: Background on Section 301 Tariffs - Section 301 tariffs stem from the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, allowing the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate foreign trade practices deemed "unreasonable or discriminatory" and impose retaliatory measures such as increased tariffs [5]. - During the Trump administration, four rounds of Section 301 tariffs were imposed on China, with the first three rounds seeing a 25% increase and the fourth round a 7.5% increase, leading to an average weighted tariff rate of 19.3% in early 2020 [5]. - By the end of 2024, the average weighted tariff rate is projected to decrease to 10.7%, despite ongoing trade tensions and unresolved issues regarding these tariffs [5].