Trump administration negotiations with China representatives led to US suspending tariff increase to 25% on product categories announced set to begin 15 October. But 15% tariff added in September on about $112bn worth of Chinese goods remains and US still plans in December to impose separate 10% tariff hike on $160bn in other products.

Essential oils no longer on list of products slated for EU tariff increases effective 18 October, a win for US fragrance industry facing uncertainty in tumultuous global trade climate. Fragrancy industry, like dietary supplement manufacturers, still face higher tariffs on imports from China as next round of hikes is scheduled to start 15 October.