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.
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
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.
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, 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.
EU Moves Closer to a €93B Counter-Tariff Package
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.
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 the Temporary 10% Import Tariff
Legal challenges against the temporary 10% global tariff continue in federal courts, with importers remaining liable while litigation proceeds.
USTR Opens 60 Section 301 Investigations Into Forced-Labor Import Failures
USTR launched Section 301 investigations into 60 economies for failing to impose and enforce bans on importing goods produced with forced labor.
USTR Opens Section 301 Investigations Into Excess 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.
New Tariff System Targeting Countries That Acquire Goods 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 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
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: Section 232 Tariff to Apply 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.
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