What is a derivative?A derivative article is a product made from a primary material, such as auto parts, cookware, nails, or furniture. What steel or aluminum derivatives are subject to additional duties under Section 232?On February 10, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10895 and 10896 on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United…
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The global trade landscape has been in constant flux since the beginning of 2025. Amid a flurry of executive actions, evolving tariff structures, and high-stakes negotiations, staying informed is more important—and more difficult—than ever. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments shaping US trade policy and its key relationships. Reciprocal Tariff Suspension A major area…
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A recent Executive Order issued by the White House has realigned the application of overlapping tariff authorities, particularly those related to national security—Section 232— and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Under the revised framework, the Executive Order preserves the current treatment for auto parts. This means that if a product is subject to…
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On June 3, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum—from 25 percent to 50 percent. The change took effect just hours later, at 12:01 am ET on June 4. According to the administration, the move aims to protect national security by strengthening domestic production of critical materials. The increased…
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The US Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump lacked the authority to impose broad import tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling stems from two lawsuits—one by small import businesses and another by a coalition of states—challenging the legality of the tariffs. The court clarified that Section 232…
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The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day suspension of recent tariff increases, on the reciprocal tariffs aiming to foster a more stable economic relationship and open channels for continued dialogue. Effective by May 14, 2025 United States Actions: The US will suspend 24 percentage points of the additional tariffs imposed on Chinese…
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President Trump has announced progress toward a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, following discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While the White House has released a fact sheet highlighting broad outlines of the proposed deal, no official agreement or detailed terms have been published, and negotiations remain ongoing. According to the fact sheet,…
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On April 29, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at easing tariff pressures on specific duties that “stack” and resulted in cumulative tariffs that exceeded intended policy goals. This executive order is specific to only those proclamations or executive orders specifically addressed in that notice. It does not apply to the tariffs applied to…
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Effective March 12, 2025, under Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896, the United States has implemented changes to its Section 232 duties. A 25 percent tariff is now applied to all imports of steel articles and derivatives, and the tariff on aluminum articles and derivative products has increased from 10 percent to 25 percent. These adjustments…
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UPDATE: 4/11/2025—The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated once again, with both countries continuing to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to each other's measures. In a recent development, the White House issued an Executive Order announcing a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them from 84 percent to…
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