U.S.-China Suspension of Section 301 Tariffs Provides Direct Policy Boost to Operations and Shareholder Value for High-Trend International Group

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High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) said the United States and China will suspend Section 301 tariffs affecting maritime logistics and shipping for one year, a change the company called a direct policy benefit to its operations.

The company expects the suspension to remove a cost and policy overhang that had affected its maritime logistics and carbon-neutral initiatives, reduce cross-border shipping costs, improve cash-flow stability, and strengthen investor confidence in HTCO's growth strategy. Management said the move should lower operating costs, expand margins, and accelerate shareholder value creation in the near term.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) welcomes the joint decision by the United States and China to suspend Section 301 trade measures related to maritime logistics and shipping sectors for one year — a move widely regarded as a direct and material policy benefit to the Company's operations.

The suspension removes a long-standing cost and policy overhang that had affected HTCO's maritime logistics and carbon-neutral initiatives. This development is expected to significantly reduce cross-border shipping costs, improve cash-flow stability, and strengthen investor confidence in HTCO's growth strategy.

Industry analysts view the move as a major tailwind for companies operating along the U.S.–China trade corridor, especially those positioned in shipping efficiency and energy transition — sectors where HTCO has established a strong strategic foothold.

"This decision is a direct policy boon for HTCO's business," said Mr. Shixuan He, Chief Executive Officer of HTCO."We expect it to meaningfully lower our operating costs, expand margins, and accelerate value creation for our shareholders in the near term."

About High-Trend International Group

High-Trend International Group ("High-Trend" or the "Company") is a global ocean technology company with businesses in international shipping and marine carbon neutrality. The Company connects the decarbonization needs of the maritime industry with the supply of the carbon finance market through technology ecosystem, creating a new paradigm for maritime sustainability.  

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FAQ

What did HTCO (NASDAQ: HTCO) announce on October 30, 2025 about U.S.-China trade policy?

HTCO welcomed a one-year suspension of Section 301 tariffs on maritime logistics and shipping announced by the United States and China on October 30, 2025.

How will the one-year suspension of Section 301 tariffs affect HTCO's shipping costs?

HTCO expects the suspension to significantly reduce cross-border shipping costs that had affected its maritime logistics operations.

What operational benefits did HTCO cite from the Section 301 tariff suspension?

The company cited improved cash-flow stability, lower operating costs, expanded margins, and accelerated value creation for shareholders.

Does HTCO say how long the Section 301 tariff suspension will last?

Yes; HTCO described the measure as a one-year suspension of Section 301 trade measures for maritime logistics and shipping sectors.

What parts of HTCO's business are expected to benefit most from the tariff suspension?

HTCO said its maritime logistics and carbon-neutral initiatives, and businesses tied to shipping efficiency and energy transition, stand to benefit most.

Did HTCO quantify the financial impact of the tariff suspension on 2025 results?

No; HTCO described expected benefits such as lower costs and stronger investor confidence but did not provide quantified financial estimates.