Steel & Aluminum Derivatives: Key Invoice & Duty FAQs

Steel & Aluminum Derivatives: Key Invoice & Duty FAQs

What is a derivative?A derivative article is a product made from a primary material, such as aluminum cans, steel fasteners, 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…

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Trade Developments Update: Where Things Stand Mid-2025

Trade Developments Update: Where Things Stand Mid-2025

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 Shift in Tariffs: New Executive Order Redefines Tariff Stacking

A Shift in Tariffs: New Executive Order Redefines Tariff Stacking

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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Court of International Trade Strikes Down Recent Tariffs

Court of International Trade Strikes Down Recent Tariffs

UPDATE: 9/4/2025—President Trump is asking the US Supreme Court to review the decision that overturned his use of IEEPA to impose tariffs. While the appeal moves forward, the tariffs remain in effect—leaving importers facing ongoing uncertainty around duty costs, compliance planning, and sourcing strategies. The US Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump…

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New Executive Order Eases Tariff Burden on Certain Cumulative Tariffs

New Executive Order Eases Tariff Burden on Certain Cumulative Tariffs

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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UPDATE: US-China Trade War Intensifies as Trump Increases Tariffs

UPDATE: US-China Trade War Intensifies as Trump Increases Tariffs

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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