USTR proposes further two-month extension of Section 301 suspension
On 26 October 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a Federal Register notice proposing a further two-month extension of the current suspension of the Section 301 measures targeting China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The current suspension is due to expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on 9 November 2026. USTR ...
On October 26, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) submitted a proposal to extend the suspension of Section 301 measures against China, targeting sectors like maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding. The current suspension expires at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 9, 2026, but USTR suggests prolonging it until January 9, 2027. If approved, no liability would arise during the extra suspension period for the port fees related to vessels owned or operated by Chinese entities, Chinese-built vessels, and foreign-built vehicle carriers.
This extension is temporary, not a repeal of the measures. USTR remarks are due by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET via their electronic portal (docket number USTR-2026-0694). The Club will monitor the situation and provide further updates as needed.
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