About the tariffs
The U.S. government introduced these tariffs to address trade imbalances, protect domestic industries, and respond to trade actions by other countries. Additionally, new tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods have been introduced as part of broader policy efforts related to trade and border security.
These policies are evolving, and businesses should stay informed to adapt their strategies and ensure compliance.
For the latest status and implementation dates of specific tariffs, see the Tariff status table below. For more details on why these changes were introduced, refer to the Tariff update timeline, which provides a chronological breakdown of key announcements.
Tariff status
Below are tables outlining announced and pending tariffs that affect ecommerce shipments, along with their current status (by country):
U.S. global tariffs
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 global surcharge | 10% | Active — expires July 24, 2026 | No | Replaced IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs effective February 24, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. EST. Applies to most imports. Certain categories excluded (USMCA-compliant goods, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, passenger vehicles, aerospace). Expires July 24, 2026, when standard duties (MFN, Section 232, Section 301, etc.) — including the new Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% or 12.5% by country of origin) — apply to postal shipments for the first time. |
| U.S. tariff on copper imports | 50% | Active | No | Applies to semi‑finished copper products (e.g. wire, pipes); excludes raw/refined copper currently; future phase‑in on inputs possible. Effective August 1, 2025. |
| Automobiles and automobile parts (global) | 25% | Active | No | Automobiles took effect April 3, 2025; automobile parts took effect May 3, 2025. |
| Steel and aluminum imports (global) | 50% | Active | No | Increased from 25% to 50% for every country with the exception of the United Kingdom (GB) which stays at 25% on June 4, 2025. Originally implemented March 12, 2025. Applies to all imported steel and aluminum products. A July 20, 2026 proclamation offers a reduced rate — half the Section 232 rate — on primary aluminum for companies with an approved U.S. onshoring plan. |
| Timber, lumber, and wood furniture (global) | 10% / 25% | Active | No | Section 232 tariff. Effective October 14, 2025. 10% on softwood timber and lumber; 25% on kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered wooden furniture. Further rate increases are scheduled. |
| Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts (global) | 25% | Active | No | Section 232 tariff. Effective November 1, 2025. Covers Class III–VIII trucks and their parts at 25%, and buses at 10% (separate from the passenger-vehicle tariff above). A USMCA-content offset is available. |
| Advanced semiconductors (global) | 25% | Active | No | Section 232 tariff. Effective January 15, 2026. Narrowly targets high-performance chips (advanced processing units and high-bandwidth memory) and certain derivative products; most consumer electronics are not covered. |
| Patented pharmaceuticals (global) | 100% | Scheduled — effective July 31, 2026 | No | Section 232 tariff. Effective July 31, 2026 for listed companies and September 29, 2026 for all others. A reduced 20% rate is available for companies with a Commerce-approved U.S. onshoring plan. Applies to patented/branded drugs and their active ingredients; generics, biosimilars, and orphan drugs are exempt. |
| Section 301 forced-labor tariff (global) | 10% or 12.5% | Active — effective July 24, 2026 | No | Finalized by USTR July 23, 2026; effective July 24, 2026. Covers the 60 investigated economies at three rate structures: • 10% for 17 economies: Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom. • 12.5% for most other investigated economies, including China and Vietnam. • A capped, product-specific rate for the EU, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland — the Section 301 tariff is reduced by the product's MFN rate, capping the total at 10% (EU, Taiwan) or 12.5% (Japan, South Korea, Switzerland), and is 0% where the MFN rate already meets the cap, so the amount varies by HTS. Exemptions: goods already subject to Section 232 (steel, aluminum, autos and parts), informational materials, donations, accompanied baggage, and other products listed in the official notice. |
| Adjusted U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs (IEEPA) | 15–40% | Ended | Yes | Ended February 24, 2026. These country-specific reciprocal tariffs went into effect August 7, 2025 and are replaced by the Section 122 surcharge. |
| Universal U.S. Reciprocal Tariff on most imports (Liberation Day tariff) | 10% | Ended | Yes | Ended February 24, 2026. Replaced by the 10% Section 122 global surcharge. |
Brazil
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 301 tariff on Brazilian goods ("unreasonable acts") | 25% | Active — effective July 22, 2026 | No | USTR Notice of Action imposing a 25% ad valorem duty on all products of Brazil, effective 12:01 a.m. ET July 22, 2026. This is a separate Section 301 investigation into Brazil's acts, policies, and practices — not the Section 301 forced-labor tariff. Brazil is also subject to that forced-labor tariff at 12.5%, and this notice does not exempt those goods, so the two can stack. A broad annex exempts 1,600+ HTS subheadings, including goods already covered by Section 232, civil aircraft and parts, pharmaceuticals, in-transit goods, donations, informational materials, personal baggage, and specific items such as açaí and certain juices. |
| U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods | 40% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based additional 40% tariff ended February 24, 2026. Previously brought Brazil’s total IEEPA rate to 50% (10% reciprocal + 40% additional). Now subject to 10% Section 122 rate. |
European Union
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. tariffs on EU goods | 15% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based 15% tariff ended February 24, 2026. Part of a formal trade agreement (August 7, 2025). Now subject to 10% Section 122 rate. |
China, Hong Kong, and Macau
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal tariff for Chinese-origin goods | 10% | Active — expires July 24, 2026 | Yes | Reset to 10% Section 122 rate effective February 24, 2026. Previously 120% of value or $100 under IEEPA. Expires July 24, 2026, when postal shipments from China (like all countries) move to standard duties (MFN, Section 232, Section 301, etc.), including the Section 301 forced-labor tariff, rather than a flat rate. |
| China retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. goods | 10% | Active | No | Held at 10% under the November 10, 2025 U.S.–China agreement (following the October 30, 2025 Trump–Xi meeting), in effect through November 10, 2026. Previously 125%. Some sector-specific Chinese tariffs still apply on top for certain U.S. goods. |
| Amended U.S. Reciprocal Tariff on goods made in China, HK, and Macau | 20% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based 20% rate ended February 24, 2026. Temporarily reduced from 145% to 30% starting May 14, 2025, then further reduced to 20% November 10, 2025. Now subject to 10% Section 122 rate. (Macau was subject only to the 10% reciprocal rate, not the fentanyl duty.) |
United Kingdom
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. tariffs on UK goods | 10% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based 10% tariff ended February 24, 2026. Part of a formal trade agreement (June 30, 2025). Now subject to 10% Section 122 rate. |
Canada
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada’s retaliatory tariff on U.S. vehicles | 25% | Active | No | Took effect April 9, 2025. Applies to U.S.-made vehicles that are not CUSMA/USMCA-compliant (a Canadian/Mexican-content carve-out applies); auto parts are not covered. |
| Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods | 25% | Active | No | Canada removed most counter-tariffs on CUSMA/USMCA-compliant U.S. goods effective September 1, 2025. Counter-tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain at 25%. |
| New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods (Section 338) | 50% | Scheduled — effective August 19, 2026 | No | Three proclamations signed July 20, 2026 add a flat 50% ad valorem duty on a broad range of Canadian goods, effective August 19, 2026. They are named for the Canadian trade barriers they respond to — dairy, motor vehicles, and alcoholic beverages — but the duties apply to hundreds of tariff lines across dozens of categories (such as cement, furniture, paper, textiles, cosmetics, plastics, and sporting goods), not only those three. Goods already covered by Section 232 (steel, aluminum, autos and parts, lumber), plus energy and potash, are excluded. |
| U.S. tariff on Canadian-made goods (IEEPA) | 35% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based 35% tariff ended February 24, 2026. USMCA-compliant Canadian goods are excluded from the Section 122 surcharge. |
India
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. tariff on Indian imports | 25% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based 25% tariff ended February 24, 2026. Went into effect August 27–September 17, 2025. Now subject to 10% Section 122 rate. |
Mexico
| Tariff↕ | Rate↕ | Status↕ | Was IEEPA↕ | Notes↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods | TBD | Paused | No | Mexico has not imposed retaliatory tariffs; it is holding measures in reserve pending negotiations. The threatened U.S. tariff increase on Mexico was paused indefinitely (announced October 28, 2025). |
| Mexican-made goods (IEEPA) | 25% | Ended | Yes | IEEPA-based tariff ended February 24, 2026. USMCA-compliant Mexican goods are excluded from the Section 122 surcharge. |
Tariff update timeline
The following timeline provides an up-to-date chronological overview of key tariff announcements, their impact, and ongoing negotiations.
July 24, 2026
Scheduled – Section 122 surcharge expires; standard duties extend to postal for the first time: The 10% Section 122 global surcharge expires. At the same time, standard duties (MFN, Section 232, and Section 301) apply to postal shipments for the first time — they've already applied to commercial shipments since August 2025. A new Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% or 12.5% by country of origin; some origins capped net of MFN) replaces the expiring Section 122 surcharge. The postal DDP threshold rises from $800 to $2,500. See U.S. tariff updates for full details.
July 23, 2026
Finalized – Section 301 forced-labor tariffs: USTR issued its final action in the 60 forced-labor Section 301 investigations, effective July 24, 2026. Final rates by country of origin: 10% for Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom; 12.5% for all other investigated economies (including China, Vietnam, and Brazil). The EU and Taiwan are capped at 10% net of MFN, and Japan, Korea, and Switzerland at 12.5% net of MFN (0% where the product's MFN rate already meets the cap).
July 22, 2026
Effective – 25% Section 301 tariff on most Brazilian goods: A USTR Notice of Action imposes an additional 25% ad valorem duty on all products of Brazil, effective 12:01 a.m. ET on July 22, 2026. This stems from a separate Section 301 investigation into Brazil's acts, policies, and practices — not the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (Brazil is also subject to that at 12.5%; the two are distinct, and this notice does not exempt forced-labor goods, so they can stack). A broad annex exempts 1,600+ HTS subheadings, including Section 232 goods, civil aircraft and parts, pharmaceuticals, in-transit goods, donations, informational materials, personal baggage, and specific items such as açaí and certain juices.
July 20, 2026
Signed – New 50% U.S. tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods (Section 338): President Trump signed three proclamations on July 20, 2026 imposing an additional 50% ad valorem duty on Canadian goods, effective August 19, 2026. They are named for the Canadian trade barriers they respond to — dairy, motor vehicles, and alcoholic beverages — but the duties apply to hundreds of tariff lines across dozens of categories (such as cement, furniture, paper, textiles, cosmetics, and sporting goods), not only those three. Goods already covered by Section 232 (steel, aluminum, autos and parts, lumber), plus energy and potash, are excluded. A separate proclamation the same day offers a reduced Section 232 rate on primary aluminum for companies with an approved U.S. onshoring plan.
June 2, 2026
Proposed – Section 301 forced-labor tariffs: USTR proposed additional Section 301 duties — 10% for economies that prohibit but fail to enforce forced-labor import bans (Canada, Ecuador, the EU, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan) and 12.5% for economies with no prohibition (including China, India, Vietnam, and Brazil). This proposal was finalized on July 23, 2026 (effective July 24, 2026) — see the July 23 entry above.
April 2, 2026
Announced – 100% Section 232 tariff on patented pharmaceuticals signed: Proclamation 11020 imposes a 100% tariff on patented and branded drugs, biologics, and their active ingredients (generics, biosimilars, and orphan drugs are exempt). A reduced 20% rate is available for companies with a Commerce-approved U.S. onshoring plan. Effective July 31, 2026 for listed companies and September 29, 2026 for all others.
February 24, 2026
Implemented – IEEPA tariffs replaced by 10% Section 122 global surcharge: All IEEPA-based tariffs ended at 12:00 a.m. EST. Effective 12:01 a.m. EST, a new 10% Section 122 global surcharge applies to most imports. Section 232, Section 301, and MFN tariffs remain in effect. De minimis duty-free treatment remains suspended for all countries. Postal shipment duties are reset to the 10% Section 122 rate. See U.S. tariff updates for full details.
January 15, 2026
Implemented – 25% Section 232 tariff on advanced semiconductors: Proclamation 11002 imposes a 25% tariff on a narrow set of high-performance chips (advanced processing units and high-bandwidth memory) and certain derivative products. Most consumer electronics are not covered.
November 1, 2025
Implemented – 25% Section 232 tariff on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and parts: Proclamation 10984 imposes a 25% tariff on Class III–VIII trucks and their parts and a 10% tariff on buses, effective November 1, 2025 (separate from the passenger-vehicle tariff). A USMCA-content offset is available.
October 14, 2025
Implemented – Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and wood furniture: A 10% tariff on softwood timber and lumber and a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered wooden furniture take effect (proclamation signed September 29, 2025). Further rate increases are scheduled.
August 29, 2025
Implemented – U.S. de minimis suspended: Shipments valued at $800 or less are no longer eligible for de minimis; all imports are subject to applicable duties, taxes, and fees. U.S.-bound postal shipments valued at less than $800 USD must have duties prepaid.
August 28, 2025
Canada lifts most retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: Effective September 1, 2025, Canada removed the 25% surtax on many U.S. products. Duties on U.S. steel, aluminum, and autos remain at 25%.
August 7, 2025
Announced – 25% tariff on Indian imports effective September 17: The United States will impose a 25% ad valorem tariff on all goods from India. Takes effect September 17, 2025 for shipments that were already in transit prior to Aug 27. Takes effect Augut 27, 2025 for shipments that leave on or after this date. Goods already in transit before that date and entering the U.S. by September 17 may be exempt under the executive order’s carve-out.
August 1, 2025
Implemented – 50% tariff on copper imports takes effect: The U.S. tariff on semi-finished copper products is now in force. The measure excludes unwrought copper and cathodes, which remain duty-free for now.
July 30, 2025
Announced - U.S. de minimis suspension: An Executive Order suspends de minimis entry eligibility low-value imports. The policy eliminates the $800 threshold that previously allowed low-value goods to enter duty-free.
Announced - 50% tariff on semi-finished copper imports signed into law: President Trump signs an Executive Order under Section 232 imposing a 50% tariff on imported semi-finished copper products—such as wire, tubing, and fittings.
Announced – 50% tariff on Brazilian imports authorized: The reciprocal 10% tariff (currently active) plus the additional 40% duty levied on Brazilian imports brings Brazil's total tariff rate to 50%. The additional 40% is effective August 7, 2025. Announced on nearly all imports originating from Brazil, excluding a few strategic sectors like energy products and aerospace. Effective August 7, 2025.
July 27, 2025
Announced - The U.S. and European Union finalized a trade agreement introducing a 15% baseline tariff on EU imports: The effective date is currently unknown. While this is a broad rate, specific industries—such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors—may see reduced or zero tariffs during pending investigations or negotiation phases. Certain sectors like steel and aluminium remain at existing higher rates (e.g., 50%) pending quota arrangements. Additional product-specific exclusions and implementation details are expected to evolve throughout the second half of 2025.
July 7, 2025
Announced – President Trump signs an Executive Order extending the tariff modifications established by EO 14266: The 10% reciprocal tariff rate for qualifying countries (excluding China) remains in place through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 1, 2025. Tariffs on Chinese-originating goods are unaffected and continue to follow EO 14298.
June 4, 2025
Implemented – 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports takes effect: The U.S. has officially increased its tariff on all imported steel and aluminum products from 25% to 50% for every country with the exception of the United Kingdom (GB) which stays at 25%.
May 30, 2025
Announced – U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs increased to 50%: President Trump announced that the existing 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports will be raised to 50% for every country with the exception of the United Kingdom (GB) which stays at 25%, effective June 4, 2025. The move was framed as a further step to protect domestic manufacturers and national security interests.
May 12, 2025
Announced – U.S. tariff reduction on Chinese-made goods: As part of a new trade agreement with China, the U.S. will temporarily lower its tariffs on Chinese-origin goods from 145% to 30%. This reduction will be in place for 90 days starting May 14, 2025, and is subject to review at the end of the term.
Announced – China reduces tariffs on U.S. goods: In response, China will reduce its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-origin goods from 125% to 10%. This temporary measure will also be in effect for 90 days starting May 14, 2025, as outlined in the bilateral agreement.
May 2, 2025
Implemented – De minimis exemption eliminated for Chinese-made goods: The U.S. has officially ended the de minimis exemption for shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. All shipments of Chinese-origin goods, regardless of value, are now subject to duties and tariffs. This marks the full implementation of the executive order signed on April 4 and has significant implications for cross-border ecommerce businesses relying on low-value imports from these regions.
Implemented – Postal tariffs on Chinese-origin goods increased: The postal carve-out has been raised to $200 or 120% of the order value for Chinese-origin goods, with further increases expected June 1.
April 28, 2025
Implemented: DHL resumes B2C shipments over $800 USD to the U.S.: DHL resumes business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments addressed to private individuals in the United States with a declared customs value exceeding $800 USD.
April 27, 2025
Announced: DHL announces resumption of B2C shipments over $800 USD: DHL announced that the temporary suspension of B2C shipments over $800 USD would be lifted effective April 28, 2025. Following discussions with the U.S. government, expedited informal entry processing was reinstated for shipments valued between $800 and $2,500, allowing DHL to resume normal operations.
April 21, 2025
Announced and implemented - Temporary suspension of DHL B2C shipments to U.S. over $800 USD: DHL temporarily suspended all business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments addressed to private individuals in the United States with a declared customs value exceeding $800 USD.
April 12, 2025
Announced – U.S. exempts electronics from reciprocal tariffs, pending sector-specific measures: The U.S. has temporarily excluded smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics from the 10% universal reciprocal tariff. However, officials clarified that this exemption is not permanent. According to White House advisor Howard Lutnick, these goods will soon fall under a new sector-specific tariff structure targeting semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and electronics to encourage domestic production.
April 11, 2025
Announced & implemented – China raises retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%: In direct response to President Trump’s increased tariffs on Chinese-origin goods, China has officially raised its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, effective April 11.
April 10, 2025
Paused – EU retaliatory tariffs paused for 90 days: The European Union has delayed implementation of its consolidated retaliatory tariff package on U.S. goods. Originally scheduled to begin April 15, the entire package has been paused for 90 days, with the next possible implementation window falling in mid-July.
Announced & Implemented – Postal carve-out for Chinese goods raised again: The U.S. has increased the postal tariffs for Chinese-origin goods. As of April 10, the duty has risen to 120% of order value or a flat rate of $100. This will increase to $200 on June 1 (up from the previously announced $150).
Implemented – China’s 84% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods takes effect: China’s previously announced 84% retaliatory tariff on U.S.-origin goods officially went into effect.
April 9, 2025
Announced & Implemented – 125% tariff on goods from China, Hong Kong, and Macau: Goods originating from China, Hong Kong, and Macau will now face a 125% tariff, effective immediately. This replaces the previous 84% rate. For China and Hong Kong, this is in addition to the February tariff of 20%, bringing their tariffs up to 145%.
Announced & Implemented – U.S. pauses country-specific tariffs, adopts universal 10% rate: President Trump has paused the planned country-specific reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. During this period, a universal 10% tariff now applies to imports from all countries except China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Implemented – 84% tariff on Chinese-made goods: The U.S. has replaced the existing 34% reciprocal tariff with a new 84% tariff on all Chinese-made goods, effective April 9 at 12:01 AM.
Announced – China raises retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods to 84%: In response to recent U.S. tariff hikes, China has announced it will increase its retaliatory tariff on U.S.-origin goods from 34% to 84%, effective Thursday, April 10, 2025. The move escalates trade tensions and is expected to impact a broad range of American exports.
Announced – Phased EU retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: The EU has confirmed a consolidated set of retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. trade measures, replacing the tariff plan initially scheduled for April 1. The first wave of 25% tariffs will be collected starting April 15, followed by additional duties applying from May 15 and December 1. The measures target a wide range of U.S. goods, from almonds to yachts. Details are still developing.
Implemented – Canada’s 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S. vehicles takes effect: Canada’s 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S.-made vehicles officially went into effect. The measure, announced on April 3 by Finance Minister Mark Carney, was introduced in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
April 8, 2025
Announced – 84% tariff on Chinese-made goods: The U.S. announced that the existing 34% reciprocal tariff on Chinese-made goods will be replaced with a new 84% tariff, effective April 9 at 12:01 AM. This is in response to China's retaliatory tariff announced April 4th.
Announced – Updated postal carve-out for Chinese-origin orders: Previously 30% of the order value or $25 per postal item (package), the EO increases the applicable duty rate to 90% of the value or $75 per package, effective May 2. This will increase again to $150 or 90% on June 1, 2025.
April 5, 2025
Implemented – 10% “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports over $800 USD: The U.S. has implemented the 10% universal tariff announced on April 2, applying to all imports valued above the $800 USD de minimis threshold, with exceptions for most USMCA goods and certain HS codes. This sweeping tariff marks a major escalation in U.S. trade policy and will significantly affect landed costs for higher-value ecommerce shipments.
April 4, 2025
Announced – China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: In response to recent U.S. tariffs, China imposed a 34% blanket retaliatory tariff on all U.S. goods, effective April 10. China also introduced export restrictions on rare earth elements and sanctioned 30 U.S. defense-related organizations, signaling a major escalation in the trade conflict.
Announced – Elimination of the U.S. de minimis exemption: President Trump signed an executive order officially ending the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau, effective May 2, 2025. This change removes the $800 USD duty-free threshold, a move expected to significantly disrupt cross-border ecommerce and impact companies relying on low-cost imports from China. Intended to take effect May 2, 2025.
April 3, 2025
Announced – Canada to impose 25% tariff on U.S. vehicles: Canada announced a new 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S.-made vehicles, effective April 9, 2025, in response to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The measure was confirmed by Finance Minister Mark Carney.
Implemented – 25% tariff on imported automobiles and automobile parts: The U.S. officially implemented a 25% tariff on all imported automobile parts, following the March 26 announcement. Citing national security and the need to protect domestic manufacturing, the tariff is expected to significantly impact the auto supply chain and aftermarket ecommerce sellers.
April 2, 2025
Announced – “Liberation Day” 10% universal U.S. tariff: President Trump declared April 2 “Liberation Day” and announced a new 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5. Canada and Mexico are largely exempt, along with some product categories. This move represents the broadest tariff increase since the 1930s.
Announced – Expanded Reciprocal Tariff Plan targeting 60 countries: In addition to the universal 10% tariff, President Trump announced an expanded Reciprocal Tariff Plan, targeting approximately 60 countries that impose higher tariffs on U.S. goods. These tariffs will range from 17% to 49%, depending on the country, and are layered on top of the 10% base tariff where applicable. Goes into effect April 9, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Announced – 25% tariff on automobile parts: President Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported automobile parts, citing national security concerns and the need to bolster domestic manufacturing. The tariff will take effect on April 3, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Announced – EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: The European Union has postponed its planned countermeasures against the U.S. in response to President Trump’s metals tariffs. The retaliatory tariffs, originally expected April 1, have been delayed until mid-April, allowing time to reassess which U.S. goods to target and leaving room for further negotiations.
March 13, 2025
Expanded - Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: Canada has expanded its 25% surtax to include 539 additional HS codes, further increasing the impact on U.S. exporters. The updated list now covers a wider range of goods. See the comprehensive list here.
March 12, 2025
Implemented - 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports: The 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from all countries is now in effect.
Announced – EU retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products: The European Union enacted tariffs on select U.S. goods in response to the global 25% steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. on March 12. These countermeasures target industrial and metal-based product categories. These are intended to take effect on April 1, 2025.
Announced - EU retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. reciprocal tariff threats: The EU has issued a warning of further retaliatory tariffs targeting a broader range of U.S. exports. These would be a direct response to the upcoming April 2 Reciprocal Tariff Plan and could escalate trade tensions significantly. These are intended to take effect on April 13, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Postponed - Tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods: The U.S. government has rolled back the newly implemented tariffs on all Canadian- and Mexican-made goods, citing ongoing trade negotiations. The 25% tariffs, which took effect on March 4, 2025, have been suspended until further notice.
March 4, 2025
Implemented - Tariffs on Canadian-, Mexican-, and Chinese-made goods: The 25% tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods and the 20% tariff on Chinese-made goods are now in effect.
Implemented - Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: In response to the reinstated 25% tariffs on Canadian-made goods, Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. products, effective immediately. These countermeasures target key industries and are intended to pressure the U.S. to reverse its tariff policy.
March 3, 2025
Announced - 20% tariff on Chinese-made goods: A new Executive Order increases tariffs on Chinese-made goods from 10% to 20%, effective March 4, 2025, in addition to the existing tariffs imposed during the previous Trump administration. The order cites China's failure to take action against the synthetic opioid supply chain as the justification for the tariff increase.
March 2, 2025
Extended - De minimis exemption for Chinese-, Canadian-, and Mexican-made goods: The U.S. government confirmed that de minimis treatment for shipments under $800 USD will remain in place until U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upgrades its processing systems to fully and efficiently collect tariff revenue. Once CBP has these systems in place, duty-free de minimis treatment will be revoked for covered imports.
February 27, 2025
Announced - Additional 10% tariff on Chinese-made imports: President Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on all imported Chinese-made goods, effectively increasing the total tariff rate to 20% for these products as of March 4, 2025. This is in addition to the existing 10% tariff implemented earlier in February. The decision aims to address concerns over China's role in the fentanyl trade.
February 24, 2025
Announced - Tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods to resume: President Trump confirmed that the previously paused tariffs on goods made in Canada and Mexico will proceed on March 4, 2025. This includes a 25% tariff on most Canadian- and Mexican-made products and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports. Additionally, the de minimis exemption for Canadian- and Mexican-origin goods will be removed, meaning low-value shipments (under 800 USD) from these countries will no longer enter the U.S. duty-free.
February 13, 2025
Announced - Reciprocal Tariff Plan: The U.S. government announced plans for a Reciprocal Tariff Plan through an executive order designed to match the duties that other nations impose on U.S. goods. The reciprocal tariffs aim to establish fair trade by aligning U.S. tariffs with those levied by other countries on American products. This policy is expected to introduce new tariff structures affecting multiple trade partners, with a pending effective date of April 2, 2025.
February 10, 2025
Announced - 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports globally: The U.S. government announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, scheduled for implementation on March 12, 2025.
Implemented - China retaliatory tariffs: China's retaliatory tariffs of 10% and 15% on select U.S. goods took effect, including 10% tariffs on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and vehicles, and 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
February 7, 2025
Reinstated - De minimis exemption for Chinese-made goods: The U.S. temporarily reinstated de minimis treatment for Chinese-made goods under 800 USD until U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates its processing systems to handle tariff collections properly.
February 4, 2025
Implemented - 10% tariff on Chinese-made imports: The previously announced 10% tariff on all Chinese-made imports took effect.
Implemented - De minimis exemption removal for Chinese-made imports: The 10% tariff took effect on all Chinese-made imports, including low-value shipments (under 800 USD) that were previously exempt. This tariff is in addition to those implemented during the first Trump administration.
Announced - China's retaliatory tariffs: China announced retaliatory tariffs of 10% and 15% on select U.S. goods, effective February 10, 2025, and also filed a case against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization.
February 3, 2025
Paused - Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports: Following discussions with Canadian and Mexican leaders, the U.S. paused the planned tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. Ongoing negotiations have led Canada and Mexico to commit to enhancing border security and tackling fentanyl smuggling in exchange for a potential reduction or delay in tariff enforcement.
February 1, 2025
Announced - Tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods: The U.S. announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, with energy resources subject to a 10% tariff. These tariffs were introduced to pressure both countries to strengthen border security, immigration control, and anti-drug trafficking efforts.
Announced - 10% tariff on Chinese-made imports: President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective February 4, 2025. This measure aims to pressure China to take action against fentanyl smuggling into the United States.
Announced - De minimis exemption removal for low-value shipments (under 800 USD) of Chinese-made goods: President Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments (under $800 USD) from China and Hong Kong, making them subject to the new 10% tariff and any outstanding tariffs.
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