Tariff News & Trade Policy Tracker
Stay current on U.S. tariffs, Section 301 and 232 actions, IEEPA rulings, and global trade shifts that hit your landed cost, with a plain-English read on why each one matters.
Last update logged November 2, 2026
Key dates ahead
Scheduled changes from the updates below, soonest first.
- November 9, 2026178 China Section 301 product exclusions end at 11:59 p.m. eastern time unless USTR extends them178 China Section 301 exclusions end November 9 as the U.S.-China truce moves to January 10
- November 9, 2026Current suspension of the Section 301 maritime actions, including port fees, ends unless USTR finalizes the extensionUSTR proposes two-month extension of suspended China ship fees
- November 10, 2026CBP refund progress report due in the class caseTrade Court Certifies Refund Class for Unlawful IEEPA Duties
- November 12, 2026Closed settlement conference in the IEEPA refund class caseTrade Court Certifies Refund Class for Unlawful IEEPA Duties
- November 29, 2026Six-month deadline for USTR's determination (can be extended)Section 301 investigation of Vietnam's IP enforcement faces a November 29 deadline
- November 30, 2026About 180 days after the order: DHS deadline for the importer good standing requirement and registry updateExecutive order tightens importer rules and customs enforcement
- December 1, 2026Comments due on CBP's supply chain disclosure proposalExecutive order tightens importer rules and customs enforcement
- December 3, 2026Temporary anti-stockpiling limits endCommerce sets temporary anti-stockpiling limits for polysilicon imports
- December 4, 2026Polysilicon minimum import prices and the 15% duty startPolysilicon Section 232 sets price floors and 15% duty
- December 7, 2026Comments due on CBP's low-value shipment proposalCBP Proposes New Filing Rules for Low-Value Shipments
Showing the next 10 of 31 scheduled dates. Each update below lists its own.
Section 232 proclamation opens talks on robotics and machinery imports
A proclamation finds imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components threaten to impair US national security and directs Commerce and USTR to pursue agreements with trading partners. It does not impose a tariff, quota, or fee in this document.
Wind turbine Section 232 action starts with negotiations, no new tariff yet
This proclamation finds imported wind turbines and related parts and subcomponents threaten to impair US national security under Section 232. It directs Commerce and USTR to pursue agreements with foreign trading partners, but it does not impose a new tariff in this document.
USTR proposes two-month extension of suspended China ship fees
USTR is seeking comments on a proposal to keep suspended for two more months the Section 301 responsive actions tied to China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding practices. If adopted, the suspension would run through January 9, 2027.
Executive order waives Graham Act duties, sets monitoring framework
The executive order implements the Graham Act but immediately waives the act's duty provisions and multiple sanctions provisions. It also directs USTR and other agencies to monitor Russian-origin energy purchases and sanctions evasion for possible further action.
Commerce defines U.S. content for certain Canada and Mexico imports
Commerce issued guidance to CBP on how to calculate 'U.S. content' for products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under tariffs tied to Proclamation 11032. The notice defines what value counts as U.S. content.
CBP Proposes New Filing Rules for Low-Value Shipments
CBP proposes new entry filing rules for shipments valued at $2,500 or less, including mandatory electronic filing for certain informal entries and a new electronic mail entry type. The proposal also adds some data and bond requirements.
Trade Court Certifies Refund Class for Unlawful IEEPA Duties
The Court of International Trade certified a class of importers seeking liquidation or reliquidation of entries without unlawful IEEPA duties. The ruling covers importers of record that paid those duties during the class period, except entities that filed separate refund suits.
USTR updates one China Section 301 product exclusion code
USTR issued a conforming amendment to one additional Section 301 product exclusion tied to China after USITC changed HTSUS statistical reporting categories. The notice preserves existing product coverage rather than creating a new exclusion.
China Section 301 actions continue after four-year review requests
USTR said the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 Section 301 actions on China did not terminate at their four-year anniversary dates because domestic industries requested continuation. The actions remain in effect while USTR proceeds with the statutory review.
USMCA moves to yearly reviews after the U.S. declined to extend it; comments due January 12, 2027
At the first USMCA joint review on July 1, 2026, the United States did not agree to extend the agreement for a new 16-year term. The three countries now review it every year until all agree to extend it or it expires in 2036. USTR is taking comments for the 2027 review until January 12, 2027.
U.S.-China Board of Trade names $30 billion of Chinese goods for possible tariff cuts
The U.S.-China Board of Trade published two lists on September 27, 2026: about $30 billion of Chinese goods (77 U.S. tariff lines) and about $30 billion of U.S. goods (1,619 Chinese lines) recommended for lower tariffs. No U.S. rate has changed. USTR says any cut on the U.S. list needs a Section 301 notice and public comment first.
Commerce sets temporary anti-stockpiling limits for polysilicon imports
Commerce issued a temporary rule to restrict stockpiling of polysilicon products before December 4, 2026 import adjustments take effect. It allows import prohibitions for existing importers and sets weekly quantity caps for new importers of record.
Commerce defines zero-rate specialty pharma products and eligible jurisdictions
Commerce issued guidance for which specialty pharmaceutical products can receive a zero ad valorem Section 232 tariff rate under Proclamation 11020, named eligible jurisdictions, and opened an ongoing process for urgent U.S. health need requests.
USTR allocates remaining FY 2027 raw cane sugar TRQ
USTR allocated the remaining 55,993 metric tons raw value of the FY 2027 in-quota tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar across named supplying countries. The notice applies to entries under the raw cane sugar TRQ for FY 2027.
178 China Section 301 exclusions end November 9 as the U.S.-China truce moves to January 10
Xi Jinping's September 23 to 25 state visit ended without a signed deal or any change to U.S. tariff rates. The truce was announced as extended to January 10, 2027, but as of November 4 USTR has published no notice extending the 178 China Section 301 product exclusions, which end at 11:59 p.m. eastern time on November 9, 2026. USTR has proposed keeping the Section 301 maritime actions, including port fees on Chinese-linked ships, suspended until January 9, 2027.
USTR sets hearing in Section 301 probe of Germany pharma pricing
USTR announced a public hearing for September 22, 2026 in its Section 301 investigation of Germany's acts, policies, and practices tied to persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products. The notice is procedural and does not announce tariffs or other remedies.
CBP opened IEEPA refunds on finally liquidated entries on October 6
CBP opened Phase 3 of its IEEPA refund system on October 6, 2026. It covers finally liquidated entries, but only for importers that hold a court reliquidation order. By October 23 CBP had accepted 3,960 Phase 3 declarations covering about 15.8 million entries.
Import ban replaces 50% duty for certain Canadian dairy products
A proclamation excludes certain Canadian products from importation into the United States beginning September 29, 2026. The ban applies to products listed in the annex that were already subject to additional duties under Proclamation 11047.
Canadian motor vehicle 50% duty list changed September 15 and again October 30
Two proclamations have changed which Canadian products pay the additional 50% Section 338 duty under the motor vehicle list in Proclamation 11048. The first took effect September 15, 2026. Proclamation 11076 removed some products and added others for entries from 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026.
Canadian alcohol 50% duty scope changes take effect September 15
A proclamation revises the list of Canadian products subject to the 50% additional duties previously imposed under Section 338. Some products are added to the duty list and some are removed, effective September 15, 2026.
Import ban replaces 50% duty for some Canadian alcoholic beverages
A proclamation excludes certain Canadian alcoholic beverages from importation into the United States, replacing the existing additional duty for those goods. It affects products listed in the annex that were already subject to the earlier Canada alcohol action.
Import ban replaces 50% duty for some Canadian motor vehicles
This proclamation excludes certain Canadian motor vehicle products from importation into the United States starting September 29, 2026. It applies to products listed in the annex that were already subject to the additional duties imposed under Proclamation 11048.
Canada's counter-tariffs on C$27.6 billion of U.S. goods take effect
Canada began collecting surtaxes of 15%, 25% or 50% on C$27.6 billion of U.S. goods at 12:01 a.m. on September 8, 2026. The measures answer the 50% U.S. Section 338 duties that took effect on August 22 and match them dollar for dollar. Washington responded the same day with the import bans and scope changes covered elsewhere on this tracker.
USTR updates four China Section 301 product exclusions
USTR issued conforming amendments to four China Section 301 product exclusions after USITC changed certain HTSUS statistical reporting categories. The notice keeps the pre-existing exclusion coverage aligned with the updated reporting numbers.
Executive order restricts certain foreign bulk-power equipment transactions
An executive order declares a national emergency over foreign-supplied bulk-power system equipment and bars certain acquisitions, imports, transfers, or installations after the order date when the Energy Department finds specific national security risks.
Proclamation expands 2026 beef TRQ for lean beef trimmings
A proclamation temporarily increases the 2026 in-quota quantity under the US beef import tariff-rate quota by 300,000 metric tons for specified lean beef trimmings. The added volume is administered in three tranches and allocated to 'other countries or areas.'
Proclamation delays Section 338 duties on certain Canadian imports
A proclamation postpones the effective date of previously announced Section 338 additional duties on certain imports from Canada. It also directs agencies to suspend collection as needed and process any refunds under applicable law and CBP procedures.
Section 232 tariffs hit unmanned aircraft systems and components
A proclamation imposes new Section 232 duties on certain unmanned aircraft systems, docking stations, and components. Importers face 100% or 25% duties depending on the product, with later timing for some components and capped rates for certain qualifying origins.
Commerce aligns USMCA auto U.S. content filing timelines
Commerce amends the filing timeline for USMCA auto U.S. content submissions used to limit the Section 232 auto tariff to non-U.S. content. The change affects eligible automobiles imported from Canada or Mexico that qualify for USMCA preference.
Trade court upholds the end of $800 de minimis duty-free entry
On August 13, 2026 a three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade ruled that the President had authority under IEEPA to suspend duty-free de minimis entry for shipments worth $800 or less. The challenge by auto parts distributor Detroit Axle failed, so low-value parcels keep paying duty, and Congress has already repealed the exemption permanently from July 1, 2027.
Polysilicon Section 232 sets price floors and 15% duty
A proclamation establishes a Section 232 minimum import price program for polysilicon and certain derivatives, and adds a 15% duty on covered imports from December 4, 2026. It also creates a Commerce onshoring program that can grant Section 232 duty relief for approved investments.
Commerce seeks comments on adding 14 Section 232 derivative products
Commerce requested comments on a proposal to add 14 derivative articles to the scope of Section 232 aluminum, steel, and copper duties. The proposal covers products ranging from aluminum powder and cables to trailers, cranes, and certain filled steel containers.
Quartz surface products face a 4-year safeguard tariff-rate quota
This proclamation imposes a 4-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on certain quartz surface products. It applies to covered imports from all countries unless excluded under USMCA, certain free trade agreement rules, CBERA treatment, or developing-country thresholds.
UK patented pharmaceuticals tariff cut from 10% to 0%
Commerce published a notice cutting the tariff on patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients from the United Kingdom from 10% to 0%. The change applies to covered goods entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after July 31, 2026.
Merchandise processing fee minimum and maximum rise for fiscal year 2027
CBP's yearly inflation adjustment raised the merchandise processing fee limits from October 1, 2026: the fee stays 0.3464% of entered value, with a minimum of $34.58 (was $33.58) and a maximum of $670.86 (was $651.50) per formal entry. The harbor maintenance fee stays 0.125% on ocean cargo.
100% Section 232 pharma tariff reached every other company on September 29
Proclamation 11020 put a 100% Section 232 duty on imported patented pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. It started on July 31, 2026 for the companies listed in Annex III and reached every other company on September 29, 2026. Generics and biosimilars are not covered for now.
Commerce opens engine parts tariff offset process for US assemblers
Commerce issued procedures for domestic automobile engine and medium and heavy-duty vehicle engine manufacturers to claim import adjustment offsets on covered parts imports. Applications can be submitted starting July 29, 2026.
USTR imposes Section 301 tariffs on goods from 60 economies
USTR is imposing Section 301 tariffs on all products of 60 investigated economies, with exemptions in annexes to the notice. Most rates are 10% or 12.5%, and some economies are subject to a capped total duty net of the product's MFN rate.
FY 2027 sugar TRQ allocations set for raw, refined, and sugar-containing imports
USTR published FY 2027 in-quota allocations for tariff-rate quotas covering raw cane sugar, refined sugar, specialty sugar, and sugar-containing products. The notice assigns country shares and first-come, first-served amounts for entries beginning October 1, 2026.
50% duty imposed on certain Canadian goods over dairy dispute
A proclamation imposes an additional 50% ad valorem duty on certain products of Canada. The action is framed as a Section 338 response to Canada's dairy TRQ allocation measures for cheeses of all types under USMCA.
Section 232 creates reduced-duty aluminum investment program
This proclamation directs Commerce to create a program that lets approved companies import certain primary aluminum at half the otherwise applicable Section 232 duty rate. The benefit is tied to plans to build, expand, or refurbish US primary aluminum production capacity.
50% additional duty set on certain Canadian products
A proclamation imposes an additional 50% duty on certain products of Canada identified in Annex II, effective August 22, 2026 after a delay from August 19. The action is framed as a Section 338 response to Canada's treatment of U.S. motor vehicle exports.
USTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariffs on Brazil imports
USTR determined that certain Brazilian acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Section 301 and imposed a 25% additional duty on imports from Brazil. The measure applies from July 22, 2026, with exemptions listed in annexes to the notice.
Aircraft Section 232 action starts talks, no tariffs imposed
A proclamation adopts a Section 232 response for commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related parts by directing negotiations with trading partners. It does not impose immediate tariffs, but it sets a 180 day update on negotiation progress.
Executive order tightens importer rules and customs enforcement
An executive order directs DHS and CBP to tighten importer of record requirements, add disclosure and certification rules, and raise enforcement pressure. It especially targets foreign importers of record, informal entry use, bonding, and compliance screening.
Section 232 revises derivative metal tariffs and US content threshold
This proclamation changes the Section 232 tariff treatment for certain aluminum and steel derivative products and lowers the threshold for products treated as made entirely from US metal to 85% by weight. It also sets temporary rules through December 31, 2027 for products listed in Annex I-C.
Section 301 investigation of Vietnam's IP enforcement faces a November 29 deadline
USTR named Vietnam a priority foreign country in its April 30, 2026 Special 301 Report and opened a Section 301 investigation of its intellectual property protection on May 29, 2026, proposing that the practices are actionable. The law sets a six-month deadline for the determination, November 29, 2026, which USTR can extend.
Taiwan goods get Section 232 tariff changes in HTSUS
Commerce and USTR amended the HTSUS to implement Taiwan MOU tariff terms. The notice limits certain Section 232 duties on Taiwan automobile parts and wood products, and removes derivative steel, aluminum, and copper Section 232 tariffs from certain Taiwan aircraft components.
AGOA and Haiti preferences extended, now through December 31, 2028
A May 2026 proclamation kept AGOA duty-free treatment, the AGOA apparel and third-country fabric programs, and the Haiti preference programs in place through December 31, 2026, and restored Gabon as an AGOA beneficiary. Public Law 119-103, signed September 2, 2026, extended AGOA and the Haiti programs again, to 2028.
Global Supply Chains Face Pressure as Retaliatory Measures Expand
Major U.S. trading partners are preparing coordinated counter-tariff actions in response to recent American trade policy changes, raising the risk of prolonged trade volatility.
USTR Expands Hearings as New Tariff Investigations Accelerate
USTR expanded its Section 301 hearings in 2026 to cover imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, India and several EU economies. The forced-labor track ended in 10% and 12.5% duties on 60 economies from July 24, 2026; the excess-capacity investigations of 16 economies have no determination yet.
Court of International Trade Orders Government to Begin Refunding IEEPA Tariffs
The Court of International Trade ruled that all importers of record whose entries were subject to IEEPA tariffs are entitled to refunds. CBP now pays them through its CAPE portal, while the government's appeal of the order as it applies to non-parties is pending.
CBP Launches $166B Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Ruling
After the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based tariffs, CBP launched the CAPE portal so about 330,000 importers can reclaim about $166B in duties. By October 23, 2026 about $127.7B in refunds and interest had been certified and sent to the Treasury.
EU keeps its 93 billion euro counter-tariff package on U.S. goods suspended
The European Union's counter-tariff package on about 93 billion euros of U.S. exports, covering farm goods, aircraft, machinery and consumer products, has never been applied. Since July 31, 2026 it has been suspended with no end date, and the European Commission can reactivate it.
50% Tariffs Now Apply to Steel, Aluminum & Copper on Full Customs Value
Effective April 2, 2026, Section 232 tariffs were revised so articles made entirely or almost entirely of steel, aluminum, or copper face a flat 50% tariff on full customs value rather than just metal content.
Courts Continue Reviewing Legality of Temporary 10% Import Tariff
The temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge ran from February 24 to July 24, 2026. The Court of International Trade declared it invalid on May 7, 2026, but its judgment is stayed while the government appeals, and no Section 122 refunds are being paid.
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations Into Structural Excess Manufacturing Capacity Across 16 Economies
USTR launched Section 301 investigations into 16 economies over structural excess capacity in sectors including steel, aluminum, autos, batteries, semiconductors, chemicals, and electronics.
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Into Failures to Ban Forced-Labor Imports
USTR launched Section 301 investigations into 60 economies for failing to impose and enforce bans on importing goods produced with forced labor.
New Tariff System Targeting Countries That Acquire Goods/Services from Iran
The Administration established a process to impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that directly or indirectly acquire goods or services from Iran.
10% Global Tariff Imposed Under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974
Hours after the SCOTUS ruling, the President imposed a flat 10% surcharge on most U.S. imports under Section 122, effective Feb 24 and limited to 150 days unless Congress extends it.
Treasury Secretary Confirms Section 122 Tariff Increase to 15% Expected This Month
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirmed the Section 122 global surcharge will rise from 10% to 15% (the statutory maximum), though no formal implementing order had been issued as of the update.
Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Cannot Be Used to Impose Tariffs (Learning Resources v. Trump)
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, striking down all IEEPA-based duties; CBP stopped collecting them effective February 24.
Additional 25% Duty on Products of India Terminated
An Executive Order eliminated the additional 25% ad valorem duty on imports of articles of India, terminating specified Chapter 99 headings effective February 7, 2026.
USMCA MHDVs: Process to Apply 232 Tariff Only on Non-U.S. Content
Commerce published procedures allowing importers of USMCA-qualifying medium/heavy-duty vehicles to document U.S. content so the 25% Section 232 tariff applies only to non-U.S. content value.
25% Section 232 tariff on a narrow band of advanced computing chips
Proclamation 11002 put a 25% Section 232 tariff on certain advanced computing chips from January 15, 2026. Imports that support the buildout of the U.S. technology supply chain are exempt, and most semiconductors are not covered.
Section 232 duties on lumber, upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets rise January 1, 2027
Since October 14, 2025, softwood timber and lumber pay a 10% Section 232 duty, and certain upholstered wooden furniture and kitchen cabinets and vanities pay 25%. Under Proclamation 11000, on January 1, 2027 upholstered furniture rises to 30% and cabinets and vanities rise to 50%, except for countries that reach an agreement with the United States.
China semiconductor Section 301 tariff set at 0%, rising on June 23, 2027
USTR found China's targeting of the semiconductor industry actionable under Section 301 and imposed a tariff on Chinese semiconductors effective December 23, 2025, set at 0% for 18 months. On June 23, 2027 it rises to a rate USTR will announce at least 30 days before that date.
Nicaragua Section 301 tariff rises to 10% on January 1, 2027 and 15% in 2028
USTR's Section 301 action on Nicaragua phases in a tariff on goods that do not originate under CAFTA-DR: 0% from January 1, 2026, 10% from January 1, 2027 and 15% from January 1, 2028, reported under HTS heading 9903.89.01.
Section 232 tariffs of 25% on medium and heavy trucks and parts, 10% on buses
Proclamation 10984 put a 25% Section 232 tariff on medium and heavy-duty vehicles and listed parts, and 10% on buses (HTS heading 8702), for goods entered from 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on November 1, 2025.
25% Section 232 tariff on cars and auto parts, capped at 15% for the EU, Japan and South Korea
Proclamation 10908 put a 25% Section 232 tariff on imported passenger vehicles and light trucks from April 3, 2025 and on listed auto parts from May 3, 2025. Trade deals cap the total at 15% for the European Union, Japan and South Korea, and USMCA vehicles pay only on their non-U.S. content.
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