USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Technology Transfer Investigation

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November 26, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. The 178 exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on November 29, 2025. The exclusions have been extended until November 10, 2026. 

The extension of the of the exclusions follows the historic trade and economic deal reached between President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China announced by the White House on November 1, 2025. In light of this deal, public comments received regarding the possible further extension of these exclusions, and pursuant to the direction of the President, the United States Trade Representative is extending until November 10, 2026, the 178 exclusions that were scheduled to expire on November 29, 2025. 

Information on the suspension is provided in a formal notice.

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