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Executive Orders on Tariffs Issued

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…

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No more Tariff Extensions

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…

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US and EU Reach Trade Deal

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…

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What happens on August 1st and after August 12th for China

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…

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President Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariff Policy Implementation

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…

New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

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…

Update – Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada

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…

Update – Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico

On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on the new 25% tariffs on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico. The pause will last for one month, providing time for continued negotiations. This development comes after Mexican…

New Tariffs Target Mexico, Canada, and China

On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, set to take effect on February 4, 2025. These tariffs will be 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and…