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 July 28, 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.
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Canada
China
European Unionand 3 moreAll products, Textiles, Apparel, CottonHTS 9903.05.20HTS 9903.05.84HTS 9903.05.37+350% 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.
CanadaDairy, CheeseSection 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 19, 2026. The action is framed as a Section 338 response to Canada's treatment of U.S. motor vehicle exports.
CanadaMotor vehicles, Auto partsUSTR 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.
BrazilAll imports, Digital trade, Electronic payment services, EthanolHTS 9903.05.01HTS 9903.05.02HTS 9903.05.03+1Global 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.
CanadaEuropean UnionChinaCross-border manufacturing inputs, Retail goodsUSTR Expands Hearings as New Tariff Investigations Accelerate
The USTR has expanded Section 301 hearings covering imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, India, and several EU economies, with preliminary tariff recommendations expected by early summer.
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Vietnam
Mexico
IndiaEuropean UnionSemiconductors, Batteries, Electric vehicles, SteelCourt 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, with CBP requesting about 45 days to build ACH refund functionality.
CBP Launches $166B Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Ruling
After the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based tariffs, CBP launched the CAPE portal letting over 330,000 importers reclaim $166B in duties, with refunds expected within 60-90 days.
€93B Counter-Tariff Package Gains Momentum Across Europe
EU officials are moving closer to approving a €93 billion retaliatory tariff package targeting key U.S. exports, affecting agriculture, aerospace, machinery, and consumer products.
European UnionAgriculture, Aerospace, Machinery, Consumer products50% 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
Legal challenges against the temporary 10% global tariff continue in federal courts, with importers remaining liable while litigation proceeds.
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.
ChinaEuropean Union
JapanMexicoVietnamIndiaand 10 moreSteel, Aluminum, Autos, BatteriesUSTR 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.
Canada
United Kingdom
AustraliaBrazil
Sri Lankaand 55 other economiesAll products of an investigated economyNew 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.
IndiaAll Indian-origin goods that carried the additional dutyChapter 99USMCA 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.
United StatesCanadaMexicoMedium-duty vehicles, Heavy-duty vehicles, Vehicle partsChapter 87Worried about your tariff exposure?
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