The U.S. trade representative (USTR) announced Tuesday a two-week delay on the start of steep tariff increases for a variety of imports from China, including a 25% duty hike on Chinese-made ship-to-shore cranes.
The tariffs, which were set to take effect Thursday, are now under further review. The final determination is expected in mid-August, with the tariffs becoming effective two weeks later.
USTR said it is reviewing 1,100 comments it received during a public comment period.
“In consultation...
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