Here are the latest updates on Trump's trade tariff policies:
Recent Developments
- The US has suspended higher ad valorem rates on Chinese imports for 90 days, effective May 14, 2025, reducing the additional duty rate from 34% to 10%.
- The de minimis threshold for low-value imports has been adjusted, with the ad valorem rate dropping from 120% to 54%, and the current $100 per postal item duty remaining in place.
- A trade deal with the United Kingdom has been announced, aiming to expand US access to UK markets and reinforce national security, with a 10% reciprocal tariff remaining in effect.
Key Tariff Updates
- *Tariffs on China:*
- Total duty rate on Chinese imports increased to 104% on April 9, 2025.
- 90-day pause on further tariff escalations for certain Chinese imports.
- *Tariffs on Other Countries:*
- Universal 10% tariff on all imports, effective April 5, 2025.
- Country-specific tariffs apply to select nations, including those listed in Annex I.
- *USMCA and NAFTA:*
- Goods qualifying under USMCA remain eligible for duty-free treatment.
- Non-originating goods from Canada and Mexico are subject to 25% tariffs.
Upcoming Dates
- *May 2:* De minimis exemption for China and Hong Kong ends.
- *May 29:* Secretary of Commerce to release certification and application process for auto part tariff offset program.
- *June 1:* Duty rates on postal items from China to increase if not already adjusted ¹.