President Trump announced on October 30th that the US would halve its fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods as part of a reset in relations that includes China stepping back from its promise to restrict rare earth mineral exports for a…
Upcoming Section 232 Tariffs on Wood Products: What Importers Need to Know Starting October 14, 2025, the U.S. will impose new Section 232 tariffs on a variety of wood-based products, including softwood lumber, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered wooden…
UPDATE: PRESIDENT TRUMP EXTENDS THE SUSPENSION OF INCREASED RECIPROCAL TARIFFS ON CHINA In an executive order signed by President Trump on August 11th, he has extended the suspension of the increased reciprocal tariff that was to be imposed on China…
Date: August 1, 2025 Summary of Executive Orders on Tariffs Issued 7/30/25 and 7/31/25 Four executive orders focused on tariffs were issued on 7/30/25 and 7/31/25. These executive orders target President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the imports of copper products, as…
In a Fox News interview Sunday July 27th, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick stated that there will be no more tariff extensions and no more grace periods. Unless a new trade deal is negotiated with any affected country, all reciprocal…
Per the White House, President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, July 27, announced that the U.S. and European Union (EU) have reached a trade deal. Key points: Steel and aluminum from the EU will…
After the August 1st extension expires, the flat 10% reciprocal tariff applied under the IEEPA framework will more than likely be replaced by the original country-specific rates that were first announced on April 5, 2025. These higher rates vary by…
President Donald J. Trump has officially announced the implementation of his long-anticipated Reciprocal Tariff Policy. The key provisions are as follows: Steel, aluminum, automobiles, and auto parts already subject to Section 232 tariffs Items listed in Annex-II.pdf USMCA-compliant goods will…
On February 11, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation to modify the duties on steel and derivative steel articles imported into the U.S. from several countries, effective on March 12, 2025. The proclamation revokes or amends previous proclamationsrelated to steel…
President Trump has agreed to pause the newly announced tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days following discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This decision comes after Canada committed to enhancing border security measures, including a $1.3 billion plan…