The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) formally extended a series of existing product exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods. The extension applies through August 31, 2025, offering continued duty relief for qualifying products. DETAILS ON SECTION 301 TARIFF EXCLUSION EXTENSIONS The extension applies to [...]
China has announced that a 34% tariff will be imposed on all U.S.-origin imports effective April 10, 2025. The decision, issued by the State Council Tariff Commission, follows the United States’ enactment of reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports earlier this month. The added duties will apply in addition to existing [...]
25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED VEHICLES TAKES EFFECT IN APRIL; AUTO PARTS TO FOLLOW BY EARLY MAY On April 3, 2025, a new 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles—including cars, light trucks, and cargo vans—will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, following a presidential proclamation issued under Section 232 of the [...]
UPDATE - MARCH 25, 2025: WHITE HOUSE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER CLARIFYING 25% SECONDARY TARIFF ON VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE The White House published a late-night executive order providing clarification on the application, administration, and enforcement of the upcoming 25% tariff on imports from countries that purchase oil from Venezuela. 1. Tariff [...]
LATE-DAY ANNOUNCEMENT: ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON STEEL AND ALUMINUM CANADIAN PRODUCTS ON HOLD President Donald J. Trump told reporters at the White House that he 'probably' would not proceed with increasing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, following the Ontario premier’s decision to roll back a surcharge on [...]
25% TARIFFS ON EUROPEAN UNION IMPORTS ANNOUNCED The White House announced on February 26, 2025, its intention to impose a 25% tariff on all European Union (EU) imports. This decision follows recent U.S. trade measures, including 25% tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, as well as the reinstatement [...]
The White House recently initiated a Section 232 investigation into copper imports, citing national security concerns on U.S. reliance of foreign-mined, smelted, and refined copper. The executive order directs the Commerce Department to determine if this dependence is harming domestic copper production and negatively impacting industries necessary to national defense, [...]
LABOR ACTION IMPACTS ROTTERDAM PORT OPERATIONS A labor strike at Rotterdam's Delta II terminal is intensifying, with Dutch union FNV Havens calling for dockworkers in other European ports to refuse handling vessels diverted from the terminal. This action raises concerns about potential cross-border “solidarity strikes,” which could disrupt regional trade. [...]
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two proclamations—Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States and Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States—reinstating 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. The move eliminates prior exemptions and alternative agreements, significantly impacting global trade. WHY THE U.S. [...]
BIS PUTS NEW EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS ON "HOLD WITHOUT ACTION" The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has paused reviews of new export license applications submitted after February 5, 2025. No formal announcement has been published from the agency, nor have the actions been announced on the White House website. [...]
