The United States has delayed the implementation of additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports, giving the US and Canada three more days to negotiate outstanding trade issues. The tariffs were scheduled to take effect August 19, 2026, but a new White House proclamation temporarily suspends the duties until 12:01 a.m. ET on August 22,…
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The Trump administration is imposing new Section 232 tariffs on imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and certain UAS components. The tariffs are intended to address national security concerns and reduce US reliance on foreign supply chains. President Trump signed the proclamation on August 13, 2026, with most of the new tariffs…
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Polysilicon is a critical upstream input in both semiconductor manufacturing and solar energy production, making it a strategically sensitive material in global supply chains. A new 15% Section 232 tariffand minimum import price (MIP) program will apply to polysilicon and certain derivatives imported into the United States beginning December 4, 2026. Under a proclamation signed…
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US tariff policy has changed dramatically since April 2025. Executive orders, court rulings, trade negotiations, and new tariff actions have repeatedly reshaped duty rates, legal authorities, and compliance requirements for importers. Rather than following a single policy path, the past 16 months have seen tariffs introduced, paused, challenged in court, replaced under different legal authorities,…
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The US Department of Commerce is considering expanding Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper to additional derivative products. A Federal Register notice published August 6, 2026, requests public comments on 14 additional product categories, including certain electrical cables, fire extinguishers, trailers, cranes, machinery parts, musical instruments, and steel containers. What Products Could Be…
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Section 232 tariffs on certain patented pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are now in effect. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued implementation guidance on July 30, 2026, and new Chapter 99 reporting requirements became effective July 31, 2026. The tariffs stem from the President's April 2, 2026, proclamation following a Section 232…
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The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized a new 25% Section 301 tariff on a broad range of Brazilian-origin goods. The action, announced in a Federal Register notice takes effect on July 22, 2026, and importers of Brazilian goods should act now to understand how it affects their supply chains. The…
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The US has imposed new Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies due to findings that those countries failed to effectively prohibit goods produced with forced labor. The tariffs are effective as of 12:01 a.m. ET, July 24, 2026, replacing the temporary Section 122 tariffs that expired the previous day. At a Glance New…
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On May 29, 2026, the defendants filed a motion asking the US Court of International Trade (CIT) to amend its May 27 order requiring the CBP Commissioner to appear for live testimony. More importantly for importers, the filing confirms the government's intent to appeal the CIT's universal IEEPA tariff refund order and seek a stay…
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On May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled in a 2-1 decision that the Section 122 tariffs implemented earlier this year were unlawful. The case was brought by 24 states and a group of importers challenging the administration’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a global…
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