The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah said Washington has delayed until November 9 an order mandating that goods made in Hong Kong for export to the United States will need to be labelled as 'made in China,'' RTHK reports. Speaking in an online seminar, Yau said the US authorities delayed the date for 45 days after a request from representatives from the trade sector. Two weeks ago Washington had issued a notification that all goods made in Hong Kong and exported to the United States will need to be labeled as made in China after September 25. Yau told the seminar that he hoped things will get calmer after the US presidential election in November. I hope that sort of common sense will return whoever takes that office,” said Yau.

Source: The Standard August 24, 2020 05:03 UTC