The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on August 28, 2025, that it is extending certain exclusions from tariffs imposed under the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The announcement, made in Washington, DC, pushes back the expiration date for these specific tariff waivers from August 31, 2025, to November 29, 2025. A corresponding notice was published in the Federal Register to formalize the extension.
What it means
The action pertains specifically to the Section 301 investigation into Chinese trade practices regarding technology transfer and intellectual property. The Federal Register notice serves as the official record of this regulatory change.
Key facts
- Action: Extension of certain Section 301 tariff exclusions
- Previous expiration date: August 31, 2025
- New expiration date: November 29, 2025
- Announcement date: August 28, 2025
- Location of announcement: Washington, DC
- Issuing body: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
- Related document: Federal Register notice published in connection with the action
Source: Office of the United States Trade Representative news release