The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a further two-month extension of the suspension of Section 301 measures targeting China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.
The suspension, initially introduced in November 2025, will now remain in effect until 10 January 2027, allowing additional time for ongoing discussions between the United States and China.
The extension means that the following measures will remain suspended:
- Maritime service fees applicable to certain vessels under the Section 301 action, including Chinese-owned, operated or built vessels and foreign-built vehicle carriers.
- Additional duties on ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and other cargo-handling equipment covered by the measures.
The suspension took effect on 9 November 2026 and will remain in place until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 9 January 2027.
The USTR will continue to monitor developments and discussions with China ahead of the January 2027 deadline. Further changes to the measures may be considered before the suspension expires.
For further information or clarification, please contact our team in the United States