Welcome to your resource for navigating the evolving landscape of U.S. tariffs in 2025. As trade policies shift rapidly, especially concerning key partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, staying updated is crucial for businesses and consumers. Our platform offers current updates on tariff implementations, reductions, and exemptions, providing clear insights into how these changes impact various industries. Whether you're seeking timelines, analysis of recent trade agreements, or guidance on compliance, our goal is to equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions for your business in this dynamic trade environment.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this webpage is for informational purposes only and is intended to help businesses and individuals stay informed about recent developments in U.S. trade policy. This content does not constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. For legal guidance specific to your business or situation, please consult a qualified trade attorney or compliance professional.

November 2025

• Nov 20: U.S. Modifies Tariffs on Imports from Brazil

  • The Administration has adjusted the scope of the 40% additional tariff imposed on certain Brazilian goods under Executive Order 14323.

  • Following recent U.S.–Brazil discussions, specific agricultural products are now removed from the tariff list.

  • The change applies to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or after November 13, 2025.

  • Annex I and Annex II

• Nov 14: Modifying The Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products

  • The White House has revised its reciprocal tariff program to exempt over 200 agricultural products—including coffee, tea, tropical fruit, cocoa, and spices—from additional duties. Effective November 13, 2025, these changes aim to stabilize food supply chains, reduce costs for importers and consumers, and align U.S. tariff policy with ongoing trade negotiations. This marks a significant narrowing of the tariff program introduced earlier this year under Executive Order 14257.

• Nov 4: U.S. Modifies Tariff Policy Under New Trade Arrangement with China
  • An Executive Order was signed, adjusting reciprocal tariff rates in line with a new U.S.–China trade arrangement. Under the deal, China will suspend export controls on critical minerals, ease retaliation against U.S. semiconductor firms, and boost purchases of U.S. agricultural products such as soybeans and sorghum.
  • In exchange, the United States will continue suspending heightened tariffs on Chinese imports until November 10, 2026. The Administration will monitor China’s compliance and may reimpose tariffs if commitments are not met.
     

October 2025

• Oct 26: United States and Thailand Establish Framework for Reciprocal Trade Agreement
  • Thailand has committed to remove tariffs on approximately 99 percent of tariff lines covering U.S. industrial, agricultural, and food exports. In return, the United States will apply reciprocal tariff rates and explore future reductions on key Thai goods.

  • Expanded U.S. export opportunities for manufactured, agricultural, and food products.

  • Regulatory alignment to ease certification and standards compliance.

  • Strengthened cooperation on national security and supply chain resilience.

  • Foundation for a formal trade agreement following domestic consultations.

• Oct 26: U.S. and Malaysia Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement to Strengthen Market Access and Supply Chain

  • Expanded market access for U.S. goods and services in Malaysia.

  • Reduced tariffs on selected Malaysian exports to the U.S.

  • Streamlined regulations and recognition of U.S. safety and industrial standards.

  • New digital trade protections, ensuring free data movement and e-commerce access.

  • Enhanced cooperation on critical minerals and industrial supply chains.

  • Annex and Appendix

• Oct 17: New Tariff Measures on Medium- & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses Effective Nov 1, 2025
  • The U.S. Government has announced new import duties: 25% on most medium and heavy-duty vehicles and their parts, and 10% on buses(HTSUS 8702), effective November 1 2025.
  • A limited offset program is available for U.S.-assembled trucks and domestic content may reduce duties for vehicles qualifying under USMCA. Vehicles over 25 years old remain exempt.
  • List of MHDV, MHDVP and Buses HTSUS Subject to Section 232 Remedy
     

September 2025

• Sept 29: U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Lumber and Wood Product

  • 10% global tariff on softwood lumber.

  • 25% tariff on upholstered furniture, rising to 30% on Jan 1.

  • 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets/vanities, rising to 50% on Jan 1.

  • Preferential treatment for UK (tariffs capped at 10%), EU, and Japan (capped at 15%).

  • See full Lumber and Timber 232 Annex here

• Sept 25: Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the U.S.-EU Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade
  • Aircraft, aircraft parts, generic pharmaceuticals, and certain natural resources (e.g., cork) produced in the EU are restored to Most-Favored Nation (MFN) status, removing them from reciprocal tariff treatment.
  • Where MFN rates are 15% or higher, additional reciprocal tariffs are removed. Where MFN rates are below 15%, the combined rate is set to 15% via a reduced supplemental tariff.
  • The adjustments signal a more predictable tariff environment between the U.S. and EU, but also highlight the importance of monitoring evolving reciprocal trade frameworks.
• Sept 9: Implementing the United States-Japan Agreement
  • The new U.S.–Japan trade agreement establishes a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese imports, replacing the previous tiered system. Key industries—including autos, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals—will follow tailored rules. Importantly, tariffs on Japanese Automobiles and Automobile parts have been reduced from 25–27.5% to 15%, retroactive to August 7, 2025.
     

August 2025

• Aug 29: End of De Minimis Shipping- Effective 12:01am on Friday, August 29, 2025: 
  • Imports valued at $800 or less will no longer be duty-free and are now subject to additional taxes.
• Aug 27: The U.S. Adds 25% IEEPA Tariff on Imports from India
  • CBP issued HTSUS modifications implementing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) due to India’s direct or indirect imports of Russian oil and oil products. 
  • Stacking with existing duties: This is in addition to the 25% IEEPA “reciprocal” tariff effective Aug. 7 and any other applicable duties, fees, taxes, and charges.
• Aug 11: Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect On Going Discussions With The People's Republic Of China
  • A new directive was signed to further modify U.S. reciprocal tariff rates amid continuing discussions with the People’s Republic of China.
  • 90-day tariff suspension extended – effective August 11, 2025, through November 10, 2025: The Order extends the suspension of higher ad valorem duties previously scheduled to escalate, preserving existing tariffs (30% on Chinese imports, 10% on U.S. imports) instead of permitting increases up to 145% and 125% respectively.
  • Heading 9903.01.63 and subdivision (v)(xiv)(10) of U.S. note 2 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS shall continue to be suspended until 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 10, 2025.
  • Maintains current tariff structure pending negotiations: By delaying steep increases, the Order provides a strategic window for continued diplomatic and trade negotiations, potentially paving the way for further progress later this year.
• Aug 7: Country-specific tariff rates implemented and take effect. 
  • Imported goods of the countries identified in Annex I to the EO, other than those that fall within the identified exceptions, entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 7, 2025, are subject to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications 9903.02.02 – 9903.02.71. 
     

July 2025

• July 31: Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

  • Imposes new import tariffs on goods from 68 countries, plus the European Union, ranging from 10% to 41%, effective August 7, 2025 

  • Country-specific rates: India – 25%, Canada – up to 35% (except USMCA qualifying goods), Taiwan – ~20%, South Africa – ~30%, Iraq – 35% 

• July 31: EO: Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border / IEEPA - Expands and modifies a 25% ad valorem duty on Canadian imports (EO 14193, Feb. 2025)
• July 30: Suspending Duty‑Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

  • Ends the low-value “de minimis” duty exemption for imports valued under $800, effective August 29, 2025

  • Shipments not via USPS above $800 will now be assessed duties; postal shipments will face either an ad valorem duty (aligned with IEEPA-based tariffs) or a specific duty ($80–$200 per item) for six months before reverting to ad valorem

• July 27: The United States and European Union reach a massive trade deal. See the official Fact Sheet here. 
• July 22: The United States and Indonesia have agreed to a framework to eliminate and reduce tariffs as part of a forthcoming Agreement on Reciprocal Trade: 
  The U.S. will reduce tariffs to 19% on qualifying Indonesian goods, with potential further reductions for products not produced domestically. Both countries will also work to remove non-tariff barriers and improve customs procedures to enhance trade flow. Currently, no implement date has been set. 
• July 14: The U.S. Department of Commerce announced new Section 232 investigations into imports of polysilicon and its derivatives and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and components. Public comments are due by August 6, 2025. 
• July 7: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates:
  Effective July 9, 2025. The suspension of certain tariff provisions under Executive Order 14266 has been extended through August 1, 2025, based on further analysis and recommendations from senior officials. This extension includes updates to specific sections of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS).
  Note: The separate tariff suspension related to the People’s Republic of China under Executive Order 14298 remains unchanged. 

June 2025

• June 4: Tariff Rate on Steel and Aluminum Doubled; U.K. Exemptions Introduced
  Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT, the U.S. increased tariffs on steel and aluminum articles (and their derivatives) from 25% to 50% ad valorem. The proclamation also modified how Executive Order 14289 applies to these materials to ensure policy alignment. Imports from the United Kingdom will receive different treatment under the newly announced U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) signed May 8, 2025.

May 2025

• May 29 (Afternoon): Federal Circuit Issues Temporary Administrative Stay
  The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a temporary stay, allowing the “fentanyl” and reciprocal tariffs to remain in effect while the appeal is under consideration. Plaintiffs have until June 5 to respond; the government reply is due by June 9.

• May 29 (Morning): Trump Requests Stay on CIT Injunction
  Following the CIT ruling, the government filed a motion to stay the injunction pending appeal.

• May 28: CIT Declares "Fentanyl" and Reciprocal Tariffs Invalid
  The Court of International Trade ruled that the executive orders establishing tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico under “fentanyl” and reciprocal tariff justifications are unlawful. A permanent injunction was issued against their enforcement.

• May 15: CBP Issues HTSUS Modifications for EO 14289
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection released Harmonized Tariff Schedule updates to implement Executive Order 14289. The order is retroactive to March 4, allowing importers to seek refunds for qualifying entries via post summary corrections or protests.

• May 12: The White House announced through an Executive Order that the U.S. will reduce the reciprocal tariff on China-origin/made goods effective May 14, 2025, to 10% for 90 days to August 12, 2025, while negotiations are taking place.  This will bring the total tariff for China-made/origin products to 30% (Feb. 2025 IEEPA  of 10% and March 2025 IEEPA of 10%, and reciprocal of 10%).  Full details on processing the U.S. Customs entries can be found on Customs CSMS #65029337 dated May 13, 2025.

April 2025

• Apr 30: Commerce establishes new process for expanding steel and aluminum tariffs; public comment period opens until June 14.

• Apr 29: Trump prevents tariff stacking on autos, parts, aluminum, and steel; refunds will be processed retroactively.

• Apr 24: U.S. eliminates de minimis exemption on Chinese goods, effective May 2.

• Apr 23: New Section 232 investigations on critical minerals, trucks, and truck parts announced (comments due in 21 days).

• Apr 18: Maritime transport services face new fees and restrictions.

• Apr 14: New Section 232 investigations launched on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors (comments due in 21 days).

• Apr 11: Trump expands reciprocal tariff exceptions, refunds to be issued for certain tech product categories.

• Apr 9: Tariffs on Chinese goods further increased to 120% or $100/item, rising to $200/item on June 1.

• Apr 8: Trump increases de minimis tariffs on Chinese goods to 90% or $75/item, rising to $150/item on June 1.

• Apr 4 & 8: Customs extends tariff "savings clause" through May 27, allowing refunds on qualifying imports already in transit.

• Apr 2: U.S. launches 10% baseline tariffs on most goods, higher rates for targeted countries.

January - March 2025

• Mar 25: Customs issues guidance on tariff mitigation through alternative sourcing.

• Mar 24: 25% tariffs authorized on countries purchasing Venezuelan oil, effective April 2.

• Mar 11: Commerce begins Section 232 investigations into copper, timber, and lumber (comments due April 1).

• Mar 3: Official tariffs on steel, aluminum, Canadian, and Mexican goods published.

• Feb 25: USTR seeks public comments on unfair trade practices by March 11.

• Feb 17: EU signals willingness to negotiate, but no countermeasures announced yet.

• Feb 11: U.S. adjusts steel and aluminum tariffs, directs Customs to strengthen enforcement.

• Feb 4: Canada and Mexico tariff enforcement delayed, while U.S. and China escalate tit-for-tat tariffs.

• Feb 3: U.S. imposes tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico; retaliation promised.

• Jan 28: Key trade enforcement priorities for 2025 outlined.

The United States has implemented reciprocal tariffs on all countries, effective April 5, 2025. A 10% baseline tariff applies to all imports unless a country-specific rate has been established and published separately. See country and industry-specific rates below. 

This page was created and is updated with the useful resources below. 

• Executive Orders - Presidential Actions from the White House
• The Federal Register
• Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Webpage
• New Tariff Requirements for 2025 - CBP (PDF)
• Reciprocal Import Tariffs Webpage from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R) 
• Trump 2.0 tariff tracker Webpage from ReedSmith
• Office of the United States Trade Representative Website
• U.S. Tariff Rates by Country Map

Disclaimer: The content provided on this webpage is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. For guidance specific to your organization, please consult a licensed trade compliance expert or legal advisor.