China’s Ministry of Commerce announced a 90-day suspension of exports to 17 U.S. companies.

In response to recent developments in U.S.-China economic negotiations, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced a 90-day suspension of exports to 17 U.S. companies listed on its “Unreliable Entity List,” along with 28 other American firms classified under export control measures. The suspension takes effect on May 14.

Simultaneously, the U.S. has announced a series of tariff adjustments on Chinese imports. Starting May 14, the U.S. is reducing tariffs on 91% of Chinese goods, suspending 24% of retaliatory tariffs, and lowering duties on small parcel imports from 120% to 54%. However, additional tariffs imposed earlier this year remain, including an increase in tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 145% to 180%.

China’s Ministry of Finance has also confirmed a 10% reduction in its own retaliatory tariffs, a move that partially eases the cumulative 30% tariff increase introduced earlier in the year.

The Ministry of Commerce emphasized that these actions are countermeasures against the U.S.’s elevated tariffs and reflect China’s firm stance on safeguarding its interests. The sanctions on the 45 U.S. companies announced in April are similarly viewed as responses to the trade pressures imposed by the Trump administration.

Furthermore, Chinese authorities clarified that companies or individuals affected by the “Unreliable Entity List” designation will require special permission to engage in business with Chinese firms. Exporters subject to China’s export licensing rules must submit compliance documentation to receive approval under the current regulatory framework.

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