Event Brief
US to delay excess capacity tariffs until after Xi summit
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: The US is said to delay excess capacity tariffs until after a Xi summit, according to the report. The reason for the delay was not clear. No specific timing details beyond the post-summit period were provided.
WHO: The US
WHAT: Delaying excess capacity tariffs until after a Xi summit
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause for the delay was reported.
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