U.S. Copper Imports Subject to 50% Tariff, Starting Aug. 1
U.S. Copper Imports Subject to 50% Tariff, Starting Aug. 1 President Trump issued a Proclamation this afternoon, July 30, stating that all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products will be subject to a 50% tariff, effective at 12:01 a.m. ET on Aug. 1. This tariff shall be effective with respect to […]
President Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Goods Aug. 29
President Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Goods Aug. 29 President Trump signed an Executive Order this afternoon that effectively ends the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments, effective Aug. 29. Thus, “imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that […]
White House Provides Additional U.S.-EU Trade Deal Details
White House Provides Additional U.S.-EU Trade Deal Details Following the Trump administration’s announcement on Sunday, July 27, regarding a trade deal reached with the European Union (EU), the White House published this fact sheet which includes additional details. The EU will pay the U.S. a tariff rate of 15%, including on autos and auto parts, […]
President Trump Announces U.S. Trade Deal Reached with Japan
President Trump Announces U.S. Trade Deal Reached with Japan President Trump on Tuesday evening, July 22, announced that his administration reached a “massive [trade] Deal” with Japan. According to the president’s post on Truth Social, Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S., with 90% of the profits of those deals remaining in […]
U.S. and Indonesia Joint Statement Details Recently Reached Framework on Reciprocal Trade Deal
U.S. and Indonesia Joint Statement Details Recently Reached Framework on Reciprocal Trade Deal The Trump Administration, together with the Indonesian government, released the following fact sheet on July 22 regarding the recent framework on a reciprocal trade deal reached between the two countries. The agreement promises to “strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide […]
Customs User Fees to Increase
Customs User Fees to Increase U.S. Customs and Border Protection has adjusted the following customs user fees for fiscal year 2026, which will be required as of Oct. 1, 2025. – customs broker permit: $185.38 (up from $180.57) – express consignment carrier/centralized hub facility, per individual waybill/bill of lading: minimum $0.47 (up from $0.46) and […]
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s ‘Unfair’ Trading Practices
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s ‘Unfair’ Trading Practices The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on July 15 initiated an investigation of Brazil under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. USTR said the investigation will seek to determine whether acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Brazil related to digital […]
Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on Mexican Tomato Imports
Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on Mexican Tomato Imports The Trump Administration on July 14 announcement the imposition of a 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, effectively ending a nearly three-decade old agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to monitor this trade. According to economists at the University of Arizona, the retail price at U.S. grocery […]
GUIDANCE: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
GUIDANCE: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Executive Order (EO), “Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates” issued July 7, 2025. This EO extends the suspension of the country specific bespoke rates, except for products of China, including […]
Trump Administration Letters to Countries Threaten Tariffs If Trade Deals Not Reached by Aug. 1
Trump Administration Letters to Countries Threaten Tariffs If Trade Deals Not Reached by Aug. 1 President Trump on Monday, July 7, authorized letters to be sent to numerous countries, stating that if suitable trade agreements are not reached by Aug. 1, then they will be subject to additional tariffs. The White House letters follow President […]