Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper Imports Starting August 1
The decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for copper, a vital resource for key sectors such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, and defense.
PGA Filing Exemption Rescinded for FDA-Regulated De Minimis Shipments
With the PGA filing exemption no longer applicable, all FDA-regulated products, regardless of value or quantity, must now be submitted for review by the FDA at the time of entry.
U.S. Extends Tariff Pause to August 1, Issues Tariff Notices to 14 Countries
The 90‑day suspension of additional ad valorem reciprocal tariffs on some countries, which was set to expire July 9, has now been officially extended to give way to bilateral talks.
Canada Imposes 50% Steel Surtax and TRQ Limits to Certain Steel Imports
The 50% surtax now applies to imports of flat, long, pipe and tube, semi-finished, and stainless steel products that exceed a certain quota from non-exempt countries.
CBP Issues Guidance for US–UK Economic Prosperity Deal
The CBP guidance outlines entry filing procedures, tariff-rate quotas, and relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes.
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Halted Over Digital Services Tax
The announcement came just hours after the U.S. reported progress in trade discussions with China on rare-earth shipments, with a possible deal on the horizon with India.
DHL Express-Unifor Agreement Reached After Two-Week Lockout in Canada
DHL’s other business units in Canada were not affected by the service disruptions, including DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, DHL eCommerce, and Post & Parcel Germany.
New Measures Announced to Support Canadian Steel and Aluminum Industries
The measures, which address global overcapacity and unfair trade practices, will help control the flow of foreign metals into Canada and provide financial support for businesses affected by tariffs.
CBP Updates Section 232 Aluminum Reporting Guidance for Unknown Country of Smelt and Cast
The new guidance eliminates ambiguity by allowing “UN” to be used instead of placeholder ISO country codes. However, a 200% duty rate applies in this case.
U.S. Expands Section 232 Tariff List to Cover New Products, Including Home Appliances
Home appliances with steel parts will now be subject to higher import taxes. This marks a shift from the initial focus of Section 232 tariffs on raw materials and industrial components to consumer goods.
