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U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Pause As Trade War Continues

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement after President Trump announced a 90-day pause in U.S.-China tariffs and cutting the U.S. tariff rate from 145% to 30%. In response, China is lowering its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.

“Trump paused his tariffs on Chinese imports because of one word: Christmas,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. “During my tour of the Port of Los Angeles, I learned retailers weren’t placing orders for the holidays due to Trump’s tariffs. That means we would be seeing severe shortages right now, making it nearly impossible or incredibly expensive for families to find the perfect Christmas gift—including clothes, electronics, and toys like dolls. Trump may be backing off now, but the economic damage is done. Shipments are still delayed, empty ships aren’t returning to carry our agricultural exports, and getting things back on track will take more than a month. The worst part is that working families are paying the price.”

Rep. Jimmy Gomez — a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees trade — has been holding the administration accountable in committee and led the Congressional Dads Caucus in calling out the harm to working families, and fighting to pass legislation to shut down Trump’s global tariffs, prevent him from punishing allies, and put Congress back in charge of trade. He recently visited the Port of LA to hear directly from port staff and highlight the real-world consequences of President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods — including a projected 35% drop in cargo volume next week. 

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