Trump's Tariffs: When Will the 'Tariff Surge' Actually Come Into Effect?

Announced in early 2025, the measures include high taxes on a range of imported products; find out when they should come into effect

Donald Trump: US President has imposed import tariffs on several countries

The trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, known as the "Liberation Day" tariffs, are part of an aggressive strategy to rebalance the United States' trade relations with the rest of the world.

Announced in early 2025, these measures include high taxes on a range of imported products, with the aim of increasing government revenue, correcting trade imbalances and strengthening the American economy.

However, the tariffs have also generated a series of negotiations and adjustments, with important agreements, such as the one that Trump reached with China to postpone the implementation of some of these tariffs for 90 days, giving time for a more comprehensive agreement between the two powers.

Check out Trump's tariffs below:

Tariffs already imposed

• 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum
  In effect since March, the 25% tariff was applied to all imported steel and aluminum. However, a negotiation with the United Kingdom resulted in a reduction in tariffs on British steel, aluminum and cars in exchange for the purchase of $10 billion worth of Boeing planes.

• 25% tariff on products from Mexico and Canada
  The 25% tariff, originally announced in February, was aimed at combating drug trafficking and strengthening border controls. It came into effect after a month-long delay. Products with more complex supply chains, such as cars and auto parts, were exempted. In addition, energy imports from Canada were subject to a reduced tariff of 10%.

• 10% tariff on most imports
  In effect since April, the 10% tariff affects most countries. Many companies have already announced price increases due to the tariffs or in anticipation of them. For example, electric bike manufacturers have started adding a 10% “tariff charge” to their prices, expecting production to become more expensive.

Postponed tariffs

• "Reciprocal" tariffs on hold until July 9
  Some of the biggest changes announced on April 2 involved additional tariffs for more than a hundred countries, including an extra 49 percent tariff for Cambodia and 46 percent for Vietnam. Those tariffs have been suspended for 90 days through July 9 while President Trump negotiates deals with other countries to potentially reduce those rates.

• Tariffs on China Reduced for 90 Days
  After a period of intense negotiations, the US and China have reached an agreement to significantly reduce tariffs on products from both countries. The US tariff on Chinese goods of 145% has been reduced to 30%, while China's tariff on American goods has been reduced from 125% to 10%. The move is aimed at reducing the price impact on products such as toys and auto parts.

Other possible rates

• Wood
  On March 1, Trump ordered an investigation into U.S. timber imports to determine whether they pose a threat to national security. If a threat is identified, tariffs could be imposed to mitigate the threat.

• Alcohol
  In response to a European Union plan to impose tariffs on American whiskey, Trump suggested on March 13 that the US impose a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from the EU.

• Pharmaceutical Products
  In April, Trump announced that he would impose tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals at levels "like you've never seen before" and that those measures would be announced soon. There were no specific details about which products would be affected or when the tariffs would be implemented.

• Semiconductors
  Trump also mentioned on April 13 that tariffs on semiconductors would soon be implemented. The goal is to encourage domestic production of chips and other technologies in the US, aiming to reduce dependence on imports.