New Section 232 Tariff Changes on Steel, Aluminum, & Copper: What Importers Need to Know

Trade Translation, Word from the White House
New Section 232 Tariff Changes on Steel, Aluminum, & Copper: What Importers Need to Know

On April 2, 2026, a new presidential proclamation introduced significant updates to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper articles and their derivatives. Effective April 6, 2026, these changes not only adjust tariff rates across multiple product categories, but also fundamentally reshape how duties are calculated and applied. One of the most notable shifts…

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USTR Opens Section 301 Investigations into Manufacturing Policies of 16 Countries

Section 301 Updates, Word from the White House
USTR Opens Section 301 Investigations into Manufacturing Policies of 16 Countries

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on March 11 that it is initiating investigations under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 to examine whether certain countries’ industrial policies related to “structural excess capacity and production” in manufacturing sectors are harming US commerce. The investigations will assess whether the acts,…

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UPDATE: Court Orders CBP to Liquidate Entries Without IEEPA Tariffs

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UPDATE: Court Orders CBP to Liquidate Entries Without IEEPA Tariffs

UPDATED: 3/9/2026—In a March 6, 2026 filing, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated that it cannot immediately implement the court-ordered liquidation of entries and potential refunds related to IEEPA duties. CBP explained that system limitations within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), combined with the unprecedented number of impacted entries, prevent immediate processing. To address…

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What the US–India Tariff Reduction Means for Current and Future Shipments

Global News, India Center of Excellence, Word from the White House
What the US–India Tariff Reduction Means for Current and Future Shipments

President Trump has announced plans to reduce tariffs on Indian-origin goods from 25% to 18%, on Truth Social. While details are still emerging, the change has different implications for shipments already moving through the supply chain versus new bookings. Shipments Currently in Transit Shipments already in transit are expected to be assessed at the 25%…

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US Plans New Tariffs on European Goods, Citing Greenland Talks

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US Plans New Tariffs on European Goods, Citing Greenland Talks

UPDATE: 1/22/26-President Trump has stated that the United States will not pursue the use of tariff measures in relation to Greenland and suggested that discussions with Denmark are continuing. Mohawk Global will continue to track updates and provide additional information as it becomes available. President Trump announced a new tariff policy targeting several European countries,…

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Furniture and Cabinet Imports: Section 232 Tariff Increase Delayed to 2027

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Furniture and Cabinet Imports: Section 232 Tariff Increase Delayed to 2027

President Trump has signed a new proclamation delaying planned Section 232 tariff increases on certain home furnishing imports, such as upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. Signed on December 31, 2025, the proclamation postpones the implementation of higher tariffs for an additional year. Under the prior proclamation issued on September 29, 2025, the increased Section…

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