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The Administration has announced a 90-day pause on the recently escalating tariffs with China. During the pause, the US will reduce the 125% reciprocal tariff rate down to 10% which is currently applicable to all other countries. The 20% IEEPA drug/border tariff will remain during the pause.
Part of the agreement includes China removing their retaliatory tariffs and restrictions taken since April 2.
These actions are expected to be in effect by May 14, 2025, and will last for 90 days. The US and China will work to continue trade talks to address issues.
In summary, tariffs on imported Chinese goods will be applied as follows:
- Most Favored Nation rate (MFN)
- Section 301 duty rate (7.5%-100% depending on HTS)
- IEEPA Drug/Border (20%)
- IEEPA Reciprocal (at 10%), OR Section 232 (25% steel/aluminum/autos/auto parts/derivatives) – whichever is applicable by law
Check out the White House announcement, joint statement and fact sheet at the links below.
The President has announced on Truth Social that all discussions on trade with Canada have been terminated effective immediately. The President stated that the termination is because of years of tariffs on dairy products at 400%, and a recently announced Digital Services Tax on American tech companies.
The President also stated that the tariff rate for Canada will be announced in the next seven days.
Check out the link below:
On June 13, 2025, CBP released CSMS message 65340246. This message provides guidance on Section 232 aluminum import instructions for reporting unknown for the country of smelt and cast.
Effective on June 28, 2025, for imports of derivative aluminum subject to Section 232, if the importer does not know the country of smelt and/or cast, then “unknown” will be reported. Note that when “unknown” is reported, importers will be assessed the 200% Section 232 duties.
It is extremely important for importers to work with suppliers to obtain the country of smelt and cast for aluminum items so that it can be properly reported.
Check out the CSMS message below:
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