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Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper Imports Starting August 1
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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PGA Filing Exemption Rescinded for FDA-Regulated De Minimis Shipments
With the PGA filing exemption no longer applicable, all FDA-regulated products, regardless of value or quantity, must now be submitted for review by the FDA at the time of entry.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.
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.
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.
U.S. Import Freight Rates Continue to Rise Following Temporary China Tariff Reduction
Although tariffs on Chinese imports are still at 30%, the temporary tariff reduction has triggered an increase in transpacific shipping volumes and rates. Conditions now resemble typical peak seasons.
Trump Announces Doubling Steel Tariffs to 50% as of June 4
The announcement comes as Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steel producer, finalizes a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of U.S. Steel.
U.S. Importers Granted Temporary In-Transit Tariff Relief Until June 16
This measure allows qualifying shipments to avoid additional IEEPA-based tariffs—either through full exemption or a reduced 10% rate—if they were already en route to the U.S. before the tariffs took effect.
