Trump II Slaps 25% ‘Emergency’ Tariffs on Colombia. In response to Colombia’s refusal to accept a repatriation flight landing in its territory. This appears to have beenresolved. Note to editorial staff: Avoid scrambling when Trump II makes a threat and allow the situation to evolve into an actual event and not an afternoon’s entertainment.

Trump II Signs EO Imposing Tariffs on Canada. Goods from Canada and Mexico get 25% tariffs; Canadian crude oil gets a 10% tariff. Suppose we will get the expected Mexico and China tariffs on separate EOs.

Canada, Mexico Tariffs on Hold for 30 Days.

Finally the Mexicoand and China tariff EOs are published. That’s 25% on goods from Mexico and 10% on those from China. Both close the “de minimus” loophole (goods costing less than $800 were not taxed).

Proclamation: Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the Inited States. Announces intention to amend various previous proclamations to levy a 25% tariff on steel imports, effective March 12, 2025.

3/1/2025: EO:Addressing the Threat to National Security of the Import Timber, Lumber. Directs the Commerce Dept. to investigate whether lumber imports from Canada, Brazil, others pose a national security threat due to dumping and other market manipulation.

The order directs Federal agencies to adjust imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the United States, based on a report from the Secretary of Commerce regarding the effects of these imports on national security. The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other executive branch officials, is directed to negotiate agreements to address the threat to national security from imported automobiles and certain parts from the European Union, Japan, and any other deemed appropriate countries. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce is instructed to monitor these imports and report any circumstances that might indicate the need for further action.

President Trump announced broad and steep tariffs on products imported by almost all U.S. trading partners, including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on imports from the EU.

The order directs Federal agencies to discontinue the duty-free de minimis treatment for products from the People's Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong, that are implicated in the synthetic opioid crisis. These products will now be subject to duties as described in the order, effective from May 2, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is instructed to implement the necessary actions to enforce this order, including potential temporary suspension or amendment of regulations or notices. The United States International Trade Commission is also directed to adjust the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as needed to reflect these changes.

The order directs Federal agencies to regulate imports with a reciprocal tariff to rectify trade practices that contribute to large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits. It calls for an investigation into the causes of these deficits, including the economic and national security implications, as well as a review of any unfair trade practices by other countries. The order also emphasizes the need to address non-reciprocal trading practices of U.S. trading partners and the impact of their domestic economic policies on U.S. trade.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol published a notice that the goods would be exempted from Trump's "reciprocal" 10% tariffs globally, and the 125% tariff targetting China. The shift leaves in place an earlier 20% tariff on goods from China.

US and Chinese trade officials meeting in Switzerland over the weekend agreed to reduce trade tariffs from 145% (US) and 125% (China) to 30% and 10%, respectively. The reductions will be in place for 90 days while the two erstwhile trade partners continue to negotiate.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates with the People's Republic of China (PRC). This change is in response to discussions between the two nations aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and security concerns. The order suspends for 90 days the additional ad valorem duties previously imposed on the PRC, replacing them with a 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty on all articles imported from the PRC, including Hong Kong and Macau, effective from 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 14, 2025.

Imports from China below $800 will be subject to a 54% tariff or a flat fee of $100. The so-called 'de minimis' tariff rate had been fixed at 120%. The administration also announced that it had scrapped plans to hike the flat-fee rate to $200 on June first.

A federal judge in Florida says the president has the authority to declare emergencies and impose tariffs based on a ruling from a 1970s court case involving a Japanese zipper company.

The proclamation designates May 18 through May 24, 2025, as World Trade Week. It emphasizes the administration's commitment to combating unfair trade practices and prioritizing the interests of American workers. It mentions actions such as enacting reciprocal tariffs and initiatives to train Americans for future jobs, along with the negotiation of new trade deals like the United States-United Kingdom trade agreement.

The president announced on his social media platform that he was doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The announcement followed remarks he had made earlier at an event celebrating the linkup of Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel (the details of which are still forthcoming). The new rates are slated to go into effect, Wednesday, June 4. [Editor's note: We refrain from marking every little thing the president says, holding until said things become official things. However, tariff announcements are noteworthy events because of their effects on markets, and the possibility that they are enabling grift for the president's coterie.]

The order directs federal agencies to increase the tariff rate for imports of steel and derivative steel articles, as well as aluminum and derivative aluminum articles, from 25 percent to 50 percent. This increase is effective as of 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025. The stated aim is to adjust the imports of these articles so that they do not threaten to impair the national security. [Editor's note: Steel and aluminum (or "aluminium") from the U.K. have a rate of 25%.]

The order directs federal agencies to extend the suspension of additional reciprocal tariff rates, originally set for 90 days, until August 1, 2025. This suspension applies to products of foreign trading partners listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257, excluding the People's Republic of China (PRC). The tariff modifications, applicable to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, are to be implemented by the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other relevant officials.

In another of his tariff letters, the president announced 30% levies on goods imported from the EU and Mexico would begin on August 1. The letters were published on his social media site. Earlier, Canada received a tariff letter announcing 35% tariffs on the same deadline. So far Trump has sent letters to 24 nations and the EU. More are expected ans the president seeks leverage in trade negotiations.

The order directs federal agencies to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This means that small, previously duty-free imports from any country will now be subject to customs duties. The decision comes after the Secretary of Commerce confirmed that adequate systems are in place to process and collect these duties. The change is in response to national emergencies declared regarding threats to safety and security, including public health crises linked to illicit drugs.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates based on the status of trade negotiations and the impact of foreign trading partners' tariff rates and non-tariff barriers on U.S. exports. The modifications will apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after a specified date. The order also imposes additional ad valorem duties on goods from certain trading partners, replacing previous duties imposed under Executive Order 14257. For goods from the European Union, the additional ad valorem rate is determined by the good's current ad valorem rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

The order directs federal agencies to impose an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports from India, specifically targeting articles directly or indirectly linked to the importation of Russian Federation oil. This tariff will apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, effective 21 days from the date of the order. The new duty is supplemental to any existing duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges, unless they are subject to actions under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of specific tariff rates on imports from the People's Republic of China until November 10, 2025. The agencies involved include the Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, among others. This decision is based on ongoing discussions with China aimed at addressing non-reciprocal trade arrangements and related national and economic security concerns.

The order directs federal agencies to modify the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establish procedures for implementing trade and security agreements. This includes updating a list of goods not subject to ad valorem duties and adjusting tariffs as necessary to address a declared national emergency related to U.S. goods trade deficits. The order also allows for the reduction or limitation of duties if trading partners take significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align with the U.S. on economic and national security matters.

The order directs the Secretary of Commerce to adjust imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products into the United States, due to their import quantities and circumstances threatening national security. The Secretary of Commerce found that current import circumstances are weakening the domestic wood industry and could impair the ability to meet demands for wood products crucial to national defense and critical infrastructure. The order calls for adopting a plan of action that imposes tariffs to adjust these imports, although specific tariff rates are not mentioned.

The proclamation designates October 3, 2025, as National Manufacturing Day. It highlights the administration's efforts to restore America's industrial power, including securing over $5 trillion in new private and foreign investments, creating more than 450,000 new jobs, implementing reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations with threatening trade policies, and eliminating regulations that stifle innovation and growth. The administration also passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allows for immediate expensing for new factories and industrial improvements.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates in line with the recent Economic and Trade Arrangement between the United States and the People's Republic of China. This includes maintaining the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on imports from China until 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 10, 2026. The arrangement also involves the People's Republic of China committing to suspend or remove many retaliatory actions against the United States, including suspending tariffs on a large range of United States agricultural products until December 31, 2026.

The order directs federal agencies to modify the scope of reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products. Specifically, these products will no longer be subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under previous executive orders. These changes come after consideration of various factors including domestic demand and production capacity for these products. The new tariff adjustments will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from November 13, 2025. The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are tasked with monitoring the situation and implementing the order.

The order directs federal agencies to modify tariffs imposed on certain Brazilian goods. The changes include removing the additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain agricultural products from Brazil. These modifications are a result of ongoing negotiations with the Brazilian government and will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from November 13, 2025. The Secretary of State, in consultation with various other officials, is tasked with implementing these changes.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust imports of timber, lumber and their derivative products in the United States. The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, is instructed to negotiate agreements with foreign countries to address national security concerns related to wood product imports. The order imposes a 10% tariff on certain softwood timber and lumber imports, and a 25% tariff on specific upholstered wooden products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. These rates are scheduled to increase on January 1, 2027, unless agreements addressing the national security concerns are reached with the respective countries.

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This policy applies to shipments sent to the United States through the international postal network that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption. The suspension remains in effect even if additional duties imposed by previous executive orders are invalidated. The Secretary of Commerce has confirmed that systems are now in place to collect certain duties applicable to these shipments.

The order directs federal agencies to cease the additional ad valorem duties that were imposed under several previous executive orders. These duties had been applied to certain imports from specific foreign trading partners, in response to declared national emergencies related to threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economy. The order specifies that these tariffs will no longer be in effect and will cease to be collected as soon as practicable.

This proclamation designates actions to strengthen import controls on aluminum, steel, and copper for the period beginning with its issuance on April 2, 2026, by expanding and adjusting tariff regimes established under prior section 232 proclamations and related amendments. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to include additional metal and derivative articles within the existing additional ad valorem duties and to monitor import effects on national security, with specified tariff regimes and past proclamations cited as authorities.