U.S. extends tariff exclusions on Chinese COVID-19 medical products

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Consultant’s workplace on Friday mentioned it prolonged tariff exclusions on Chinese language-made medical merchandise wanted to handle the COVID-19 pandemic for one more six months, to Nov. 30.

The exclusions from tariffs of as much as 25% imposed by former President Donald Trump’s administration have been granted in 2020 and have been subsequently prolonged, however have been attributable to expire on Could 31, USTR mentioned. Merchandise affected by the extension embrace face masks, surgical gloves, hospital robes, and different associated merchandise and gadgets.

(Reporting by David Lawder; Modifying by Leslie Adler)