China extends suspensions of 24% tariff on US goods, port fees on US ships for two months
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels will be extended until January 10, 2027, China's transport ministry said in a statement
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The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24 percent on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.
- The 24 percent additional tariff on US imports will continue to be suspended for two months from 1:01 p.m. (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, but a tariff of 10 percent will remain, its state council, or cabinet, said.
- After September's Washington summit of their leaders, both sides proposed a $60-billion package of reciprocal tariff cuts, including roughly $17 billion worth of US farm goods that China imported in 2024, though the plan has yet to be finalised.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 24 percent | “China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24 percent on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.” |
Date | January 10, 2027 | “The suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels will be extended until January 10, 2027, China's transport ministry said in a statement.” |
Figure | $60 | “After September's Washington summit of their leaders, both sides proposed a $60-billion package of reciprocal tariff cuts, including roughly $17 billion worth of US farm goods that China imported in 2024, though the plan has yet to be finalised.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
Synonyms: out-of-school suspension, syncope, halt, intermission
“China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24 percent on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.”
Supplemental or added to something.
“China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24 percent on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.”
To increase in extent.
Synonyms: enlarge, expand, increase, inherit
“China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24 percent on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.”
Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.
“The suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels will be extended until January 10, 2027, China's transport ministry said in a statement.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24 percent on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.
The 24 percent additional tariff on US imports will continue to be suspended for two months from 1:01 p.m. (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, but a tariff of 10 percent will remain, its state council, or cabinet, said.
The suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels will be extended until January 10, 2027, China's transport ministry said in a statement.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of _____ on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The 24 percent additional _____ on US imports will continue to be suspended for two months from 1:01 p.m.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.(0501 GMT) on Tuesday, but a tariff of 5 percent will remain, its state council, or cabinet, said.
4.The suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels will be extended until January 10, 2027, China's transport ministry said in a statement.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Some people think a country should buy local products instead of imported ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।