China-U.S. economic and trade talks were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 25 to 26 October 2025 local time. Positive outcomes were unveiled, resulting in a joint arrangement to address concerns regarding economic and trade issues. These consultations were a concrete step to implement the consensus reached during the leaders’ meeting in Busan. The outcomes not only pressed the "pause button" on prolonged tensions in China-U.S. economic and trade relations but also brought long-awaited certainty to the cooperation between the world’s two largest economies.

The China-U.S. economic and trade teams, through the Kuala Lumpur talks, achieved consensus in the following key areas (Source: Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Remarks on the Joint Arrangements of the China-U.S. Kuala Lumpur Economic and Trade Talks):

1. The U.S. will cancel the additional 10% tariffs, known as the "fentanyl tariffs", on Chinese goods (including those from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions). The 24% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods (including those from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions) will remain suspended for one year. China will correspondingly adjust its countermeasures against the aforementioned U.S. tariffs. Both sides agreed to further extend certain tariff exclusion measures.

2. The U.S. will suspend for one year the 50% permeable rule on export controls announced on September 29. China will suspend for one year the relevant export control measures announced on October 9 and will refine specific implementation plans.

3. The U.S. will suspend for one year its Section 301 investigation measures targeting China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. Following the suspension of relevant U.S. measures, China will also suspend its corresponding countermeasures for one year.

In addition, both sides reached a consensus on issues such as fentanyl anti-drug cooperation, the expansion of agricultural product trade, and handling individual cases of related enterprises. Both sides further confirmed the results of the Madrid economic and trade consultations, with the U.S. making positive commitments in areas such as investment, and China will work with the U.S. to properly address TikTok-related issues.

The success of the Kuala Lumpur talks demonstrates that, by upholding the spirit of equality and mutual benefit, dialogue can fully identify paths to manage differences and promote cooperation. The most immediate impact is the creation of a predictable and stable policy environment for China-U.S. economic and trade relations for at least the next year. The long-standing concerns of the business community about abrupt policy changes have been effectively mitigated, and commercial confidence has been restored.

For Chinese cross-border enterprises, such positive developments undoubtedly sounds the bugle for "venturing out with peace of mind." With the removal and suspension of key tariff barriers and the investigations in areas such as logistics, the price competitiveness and supply chain stability of Chinese goods have significantly improved in the U.S. market. It is a strategic window now to plan and deepen engagement in the U.S. market.

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