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Stay ahead of the evolving trade landscape so you can plan with more visibility and respond before changes impact your business. --- ## [U.S. Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 407 Additional Product Codes](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-expands-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-to-407-additional-product-codes) Published: August 16,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-expands-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-to-407-additional-product-codes) The latest action broadens the scope of Section 232 tariffs, bringing hundreds of products with metal content under higher steel and aluminum duties. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/us-expands-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-to-407-additional-product-codes) ## [50% Tariff on Brazilian Imports into the U.S. Takes Effect](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/50-percent-tariff-on-brazilian-imports-into-the-us-takes-effect) Published: August 6,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/U.S.%20Customs%20(2).png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/50-percent-tariff-on-brazilian-imports-into-the-us-takes-effect) Exemptions apply to goods protected under 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b), in addition to specific imports such as energy products, civil aircraft, precious metals, and fertilizers. [Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/50-percent-tariff-on-brazilian-imports-into-the-us-takes-effect) ## [CBSA Updates Memorandum D3-1-1 to Enforce CARM Compliance](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbsa-updates-memorandum-d3-1-1-to-enforce-carm-compliance) Published: August 2,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/CAD%20Customs-3.png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbsa-updates-memorandum-d3-1-1-to-enforce-carm-compliance) The update reflects Canada’s move toward a fully digital customs environment, with new procedures introduced for using the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system. 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[Read more](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/august-7-marks-the-start-of-updated-us-import-tariff-rates-and-rules) ## [Canada Introduces A 25% Surtax on Chinese-Based Steel and Aluminum Imports](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-introduces-a-25-percent-surtax-on-chinese-based-steel-and-aluminum-imports) Published: August 1,2025 [![](https://blog.coleintl.com/hubfs/Images/Trade%20News%20pictures/CAD%20Customs-3.png)](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-introduces-a-25-percent-surtax-on-chinese-based-steel-and-aluminum-imports) This surtax addresses the risks associated with global overcapacity and non-market policies and practices in the steel and aluminum industries. 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