Washington postpones tariffs on the Chinese merchandise group

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided to defer tariffs on various Chinese products until mid-December, the US Trade Representative's office said Tuesday.

He added that the administration would defer the 10% tariff on Chinese products, including laptops and smartphones, until December 15, which was due to arrive next month.

He also pointed out that the decision would affect video game consoles, some games, computer screens, shoes and clothing.

The US Trade Representative's office added that a series of products would be excluded from duties, based on considerations relating to "health, safety, national security and other factors".

Earlier this month, the US president announced a plan to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, worth $ 300 billion, beginning in early September, to meet Beijing in ending the importation of agricultural products from the United States.

After the Trade Representative's office announced the deferral of rights, the US President tweeted on his Twitter page, claiming that "China, as usual, announced that it would buy large amounts of big American farmers, but they have not done it yet, maybe this time will be different. "

Source: Reuters

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