What the new U.S. tariffs on 60 economies mean for importers
Section 301 duties took effect July 24 on products from 60 economies, making classification, origin, entry timing and exclusions central to supply-chain planning.
Trade policy
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Brazil Tariff Fight Moves From Investigation to Enforcement
A 25% additional U.S. tariff on covered Brazilian imports is now being collected, with exemptions aimed at limiting shortages and supply-chain disruption.
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WTO-IMF Index Shows Global Trade-Policy Activity Rose Through May 2026
The World Trade Organization’s updated index, jointly developed with the IMF, records continued growth in global trade-policy activity through May 2026 amid war-related economic and energy disruption.
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White House sets Aug. 19 start date for additional duties on certain Canadian dairy imports
A White House proclamation will modify the U.S. tariff schedule for covered Canadian goods beginning Aug. 19, citing alleged discrimination against U.S. dairy commerce.
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U.S. imposes 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods after Section 301 review
The final U.S. trade action follows public hearings, more than 360 comments and negotiations with Brazil, but the approved record does not include the full product list or effective date.
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U.S. imposes 10% or 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labor enforcement
The U.S. Trade Representative announced final tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying their governments failed to prohibit and enforce bans on imports produced with forced labor.
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White House Sets Additional 50% Duty on Covered Canadian Dairy Imports Starting Aug. 19
A presidential proclamation issued July 20 will impose an additional 50% duty on specified Canadian dairy products entering the United States beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
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25 States Challenge New Tariffs as Businesses and Consumers Face Another Trade Fight
Twenty-five states are challenging new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, but the duties remain in effect as the case moves through court.
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New 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods Start August 19
New 50% U.S. duties on selected Canadian goods are scheduled for August 19. Here is what is covered, how USMCA treatment changes and who may pay.
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Twenty-five states sue to block Trump’s latest tariffs
Twenty-five states are challenging new forced-labor tariffs, arguing they improperly recreate duties the Supreme Court rejected under IEEPA.
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Small businesses challenge Trump’s newest tariff regime in trade court
Small importers are challenging new Section 301 tariffs in trade court, arguing USTR did not justify country-specific duties tied to forced labor.
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New 50% Canada tariffs are due Aug. 19. What to watch
New 50% duties on selected Canadian vehicles, alcohol and dairy are scheduled for Aug. 19. Importers and shoppers should watch classifications, prices and talks.
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U.S. Sets 50% Tariff on Some Canadian Goods Starting Aug. 19
A new U.S. tariff will add 50% to specified Canadian dairy and related imports beginning Aug. 19, with coverage determined by HTSUS classifications.
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U.S. Replaces Expiring Global Tariff With Duties on 60 Economies
New 10% and 12.5% duties took effect July 24 as a temporary global tariff expired, affecting imports from 60 economies with product exemptions.
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U.S. Pharmaceutical Tariffs Take Effect July 31: What Changes
Tariffs on some imported patented drugs begin July 31, but generic medicines and biosimilars remain excluded as companies face different rates and deadlines.
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U.S. Investigation Could Turn Google’s EU Fine Into a Trade Fight
A European Commission fine against Google has prompted a U.S. trade investigation and tariff warning, but no tariff has been imposed.
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U.S. Tariffs on 60 Economies Take Effect, With Uneven Price Effects
New U.S. tariffs on goods from 60 economies took effect July 24, but exemptions, shipment timing and court challenges could make the price impact uneven.
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U.S. Sets August 19 Start for 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
New duties on selected Canadian goods are scheduled to begin August 19, with U.S. shoppers and businesses watching costs, exemptions and trade talks.
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U.S. Section 301 forced-labor tariffs start July 24: exemptions, TRQ
White House and USTR finalized Section 301 forced-labor “responsive action” for 60 economies. Exemptions and a textile TRQ apply starting July 24.
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White House Section 338 proclamation adds 50% duty on some Canadian auto imports (Aug. 19)
A July 20 White House Section 338 proclamation adds a 50% duty on certain Canadian motor-vehicle imports effective Aug. 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
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U.S.-Jordan reciprocal trade agreement announced July 21: impact on exporters
July 21: White House and USTR announce a U.S.-Jordan reciprocal trade deal promising duty-free access and less customs and licensing friction for U.S. exporters.
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White House orders Section 232 talks on aircraft imports—180-day update
The July 9 Section 232 proclamation orders Commerce and USTR to negotiate aircraft-import agreements and report progress within 180 days.