Trump plans to remove 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but action is pending
President Donald Trump said Sept. 13 he plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but no formal customs action had changed the rate by Sept. 14.
Trade policy
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U.S.-Canada tariff changes begin Sept. 15; import exclusions set for Sept. 29
U.S.-Canada tariff-list changes begin September 15, while targeted import exclusions are scheduled for September 29. Importers should review HTSUS codes.
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New Canada tariffs face an untested legal challenge under 1930 law
Trump’s Canada tariffs rely on a 1930 law never tested in court, while Ottawa prepares matching duties on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods.
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Canada schedules tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods
Canada’s matching tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods are set for Sept. 8, creating new customs, pricing and supply-chain risks for exporters.
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25 states challenge Trump’s Section 301 tariffs in federal court
A 25-state lawsuit challenges tariffs on imports from 60 economies. The duties remain in effect as the trade court weighs executive authority and refunds.
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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports Take Effect Under Section 338
New U.S. duties of up to 50% now cover more than 550 Canadian products, while Canada has scheduled dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs for September 8.
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White House Opens 300,000-Metric-Ton Beef Import Quota
A new White House quota opens 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff lean beef imports, but tight cattle supplies may limit near-term grocery relief.
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A 50% U.S. tariff on selected Canadian dairy imports is scheduled for August 19
A new 50% U.S. duty on selected Canadian dairy ingredients is scheduled for August 19. Importers are watching classifications, costs and trade talks.
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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.
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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.