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Tariff Blocks from D.C. Circuit, Court of International Trade on Hold While Trump Administration Appeals Decisions | JD Supra
On June 3rd, after the White House asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to place a stay on a May 29, 2025, district court ruling that temporarily blocked enforcement of President Trump’s emergency tariffs, arguing that the injunction would “irreparably harm the United States,” the District Court agreed to stay the injunction pending the disposition of the Administration’s appeal. The District Court in Learning Resources Inc. et al. v. Trump et al.
President Keeps Promise to Double Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Tariffs; Closes Loophole for Certain Derivatives | JD Supra
Late on the afternoon of June 3, the President issued a proclamation to increase from 25% to 50% the section 232 tariffs on articles and derivatives of steel and aluminum, effective at 12:01 am on June 4. While this official proclamation allowed only seven hours’ notice, the President had said on social media and to the press that he planned to take this action as of June 4.
President Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs | JD Supra
On Friday, President Trump announced at a rally at U.S. Steel’s facility in Pennsylvania that he will double the tariffs on steel imports from 25 percent to 50 percent. In a following his speech, President Trump said he will also increase the aluminum tariffs to 50 percent, and both tariff increases will go into effect on June 4.
Court Strikes Down Reciprocal and Fentanyl Tariffs; Appellate Court Stays the Decision | JD Supra
On May 28, 2025, a three judge panel of the Court of International Trade (the “CIT”) blocked President Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs against nearly every country in the world as well as the tariffs imposed against Mexico, Canada, and China to combat fentanyl trafficking. The CIT found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (“IEEPA”), which President Trump invoked to impose these tariffs, does not confer such “unbounded authority” to the President.
White House Releases Annexes to Reciprocal Tariff Order | JD Supra
Following President Trump’s April 2 press conference and Executive Order imposing additional baseline or reciprocal tariffs on products from all countries, the White House has released Annex I’s list of country-specific reciprocal tariffs and Annex II’s list of products excluded from the tariffs. Country-Specific Tariffs and Annex I As explained in our Trade Watch post yesterday, the 10% baseline tariffs take effect for all countries at 12:01 a.m. on April 5.
All USMCA-Eligible Products of Mexico and Canada Exempt from IEEPA Tariffs Until at Least April 2 | JD Supra
[co-author: Robert Hawes] The White House announced on Wednesday, after President Trump met with the leaders of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, that certain automobiles imported from Mexico and Canada will not be subject to the 25% tariffs on imports from those countries for a period of one month.
Importing via Ocean Vessel? USTR Proposes Taxing the Boat Too | JD Supra
[co-author: Robert Hawes] The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has proposed Section 301 actions that seek to counteract practices in the Chinese shipbuilding industry that the USTR believes burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Under Section 301, if the USTR concludes that another country’s unfair trade policies harm U.S. commerce, the USTR can impose duties and other import restrictions.
Industry Finally Gets a Say on Tariffs | JD Supra
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) is inviting public comments on President Trump’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” made pursuant to the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum and Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs Presidential Memorandum.
Details Emerge on Increased Steel/Aluminum Tariffs | JD Supra
Details have begun to emerge regarding the Trump Administration’s recent move to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 25% across the board, beginning on March 12. In Presidential Proclamations signed on February 10, President Trump provided details regarding the cessation of country-specific exemptions and/or tariff rate quotas, the cancellation of the individual exemption program, and the application of the increased tariffs to steel and aluminum derivatives.
President Signs Steel/Aluminum Tariffs EO | JD Supra
President Trump spoke to reporters this evening as he signed – but did not immediately publish – the promised Executive Order to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Tariffs are scheduled to take effect March 12. The tariff rate on aluminum will increase to 25%, to match the tariff rate for steel. The order reportedly removes the exemptions and/or tariff rate quotas previously enjoyed by Mexico, Canada, EU, South Korea, and Brazil, and also expands the scope of products covered.
More Tariffs Possible as Soon as Next Week | JD Supra
Recent statements by President Trump suggest that next week could bring multiple and significant tariff announcements. Today, in a meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the President promised to announce new “reciprocal tariffs,” stating: “I’ll be announcing that, next week, reciprocal trade, so that we’re treated evenly with other countries.
Back to the Future on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs | JD Supra
Trump says he’ll impose 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum. News broke on Sunday that President Trump decided to impose 25% duties on steel and aluminum from all countries, sending companies scrambling to assess the potential impacts on their supply chains. History provides observers a useful guide or reference.
Executive Order Amended to Temporarily Restore de Minimis Entry Eligibility for Products of China | JD Supra
The President has amended the Executive Order imposing an additional 10% duty on products of China to temporarily allow de minimis entry for products of China until the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that “adequate systems are in place to fully and expediently process and collect tariff revenue” that otherwise became applicable on February 4. The amendment gives no indication how long this temporary pause on the de minimis ban for Chinese products could last. [View source.]
Can Trump Replace Income Tax with Tariffs? | JD Supra
[co-author: Robert Hawes] President Trump has suggested using tariffs to lower the Federal Government’s reliance on income taxes. [1] The goal is shifting the burden of funding the federal government to foreign countries and away from American taxpayers.
U.S. Appears to Move Ahead with 10% China Tariffs | JD Supra
After announcing this morning a 30-day delay in implementation of tariffs on Mexico, and announcing late this afternoon a similar 30-day delay in implementation of tariffs on Canada, the U.S. government continues to move forward with implementation plans for an additional 10% tariff of products of China, beginning at midnight, even as Reuters is reporting that President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are making plans to speak as soon as this week.
Biden Administration to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports in Strategic Sectors | JD Supra
The Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan.
Congressional Compromise Means Importers Should Start Preparing For New Xinjiang Forced Labor Legislation
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Executive Summary Congress announced a compromise on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act this week, and the House passed the bill last night.
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