According to Reuters on the 25th, U.S. Trade Representative Jaime Symington announced on Wednesday that the U.S. plans to raise tariffs on certain countries from the newly implemented 10% to 15% or higher, but will not impose new tariffs on China.

Recently, the United States Trade Representative Lighthizer issued the latest official statement, sending out clear and definite signals regarding the US tariff policy towards China before Trump's visit to China and the trends in the US global trade layout. 

In his remarks on Wednesday, Greer directly confirmed that President Trump plans to start his visit to China in the coming weeks. Before that, the US government has no intention of raising the current tariffs on Chinese goods. "We do not plan to further escalate on the existing rates. We intend to strictly abide by the agreement we have reached with them." This statement directly set a stable tone for the bilateral economic and trade relations between China and the US before the visit, dispelling the market's potential concerns about further tariff hikes. 

It is worth noting that while the US has made it clear that it will not escalate tariffs on China, Greer also disclosed another adjustment plan for US tariff policies: the US will raise the tariff rate on some countries from the recently implemented 10% to 15% or even higher. However, he did not name the specific trading partners subject to the tax increase, nor did he disclose more details on the implementation, leaving the subsequent implementation of the US global trade policy in suspense. 

In addition to the core statement on tariffs against China, Greer also simultaneously announced two key trade promotion actions taken by the United States recently. 

Firstly, trade officials from the United States and Canada have completed their preliminary consultations and plan to hold formal talks in the coming weeks. The Trump administration is open to the bilateral trade agreement concept proposed by both sides. 

Secondly, according to the Financial Times of the UK, the US and the UK have initially resumed negotiations on a technology agreement. The core of this round of talks focuses on nuclear energy projects, opening a new communication window for cooperation between the two countries in high-end technology and energy fields.

This round of tariff adjustment is more of a temporary easing rather than a trend reversal. Against the backdrop of an unclear policy outlook, shippers are accelerating their shipment pace while remaining cautious. Hanyue International will closely monitor policy developments and proactively plan alternative markets and backup supply chains to maintain flexibility. By optimizing market layouts and pre-setting alternative plans, we help shippers remain resilient and flexible in the face of fluctuations. For the latest information or customized response plans, please feel free to contact our customer service.