The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU) released a Joint Statement signaling a finalized Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The agreement reshapes tariff structures, broadens agricultural and industrial market access, and deepens cooperation on technology, energy, and defense. With mutual investment already exceeding $5 trillion, [...]
UPDATE - READ ABOUT CBP GUIDANCE ISSUED FOR THESE EXPANDED SECTION 232 STEEL & ALUMINUM DUTIES HERE: https://www.greenworldwide.com/cbp-issues-formal-filing-guidance-for-expanded-section-232-steel-and-aluminum-derivative-products/ WHICH STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS ARE NOW SUBJECT TO SECTION 232 DUTIES? The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 407 HTSUS codes to the list of products treated as [...]
On August 6, 2025, the White House signed an Executive Order under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act to address the ongoing national emergency related to the Russian Federation's actions in Ukraine. The order imposes an additional 25% ad valorem duty on articles of Indian origin that are directly or [...]
On July 31, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order raising additional ad valorem duties on specified Canadian products from 25% to 35%. Effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 1, 2025, this adjustment aims to reinforce national security and compel more robust cooperative enforcement against illicit drug [...]
On July 31, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14298 to address persistent trade imbalances that pose national security and economic risks. Building on Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, this action reflects updated recommendations from senior officials regarding non-reciprocal tariff rates, non-tariff barriers, and the defense [...]
On July 30, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act to impose an additional 40% ad valorem duty on imports from Brazil. This measure is in addition to existing Section 232 tariffs, raising the total duties on many Brazilian imports to 50%. [...]
WHEN WILL THE SUSPENSION TAKE EFFECT AND WHAT GOODS ARE COVERED? An executive order issued July 30, 2025, announces the effective date beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend the de minimis exemption under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C). All non‑postal shipments regardless of value, [...]
Earlier today, the White House issued a proclamation Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States citing the metal's importance to national security and economic reliance on the material weeks after announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper via social media. WHAT LED TO THE SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION INTO COPPER AND [...]
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.S. AND EU FOR RECIPROCAL, FAIR, AND BALANCED TRADE The White House announced a trade arrangement with the European Union (EU). It aims to update transatlantic economic ties, expand market access, and establish reciprocal tariffs and investments. The agreement introduces a 15% reciprocal tariff on qualifying EU-origin [...]
RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH INDONESIA, JAPAN, AND PHILIPPINES ADVANCE U.S. EXPORT ACCESS The White House has confirmed three new reciprocal trade arrangements designed to expand U.S. export opportunities and address longstanding tariff imbalances with key Indo-Pacific partners. A formal framework has been released for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with [...]
