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Tariff resources
While NAFEM regularly updates this resource page, we strongly recommend consulting your customs broker for real-time information specific to your products.
Understanding the U.S. Tariff Landscape
Updated August 11, 2026
50% tariffs on Canadian imports begin Aug. 19
Beginning Aug. 19, the U.S. will impose additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The tariffs target products linked to disputes over Canada’s treatment of U.S. automobiles, alcoholic beverages and dairy exports and cover a broad range of items listed in Annexes I and II linked below.
USTR imposes tariffs on 59 countries and the EU
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, covering 99.4% of U.S. imports. The tariffs, effective July 24, target 59 countries and the 27-member European Union for failing to effectively ban goods made with forced labor. See the table below for the complete list.
USTR imposes add’l 25% tariff on Brazil imports
USTR imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act, effective July 22. This follows USTR’s investigation, which determined that certain Brazilian policies and practices unfairly burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Products already subject to Section 232 tariffs, including covered steel, aluminum, copper, vehicles, vehicle parts, certain wood products, heavy vehicles and semiconductors, are excluded.
IEEPA Tariff refunds continue
Phase 2 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) IEEPA tariff refunds claim system is open for certain entries flagged for reconciliation, including entry types 01, 02 and 06, when importers have not filed a reconciliation entry. Only unliquidated entries within 80 days of liquidation are eligible. Phase 2 operates concurrently with Phase 1, which covers certain unliquidated entries and entries within 80 days of liquidation. Importers should review entry eligibility, confirm ACE Portal banking information, and monitor future CAPE phases for entries not yet covered. Filing guidance is available on the CBP IEEPA Duty Refunds page.
USMCA negotiations underway
The U.S. declined to renew the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form in July. The agreement remains in effect, including its preferential tariff rules, but the three countries have entered annual reviews as negotiations continue. During U.S.-Mexico talks in mid-July, officials discussed automobiles, steel and aluminum, economic security, labor, agriculture and electronic payment services. According to the USTR, negotiations are focusing on automotive rules of origin, North American supply-chain security, Chinese content and investment, agriculture, energy and enforcement. Canada is seeking to preserve stable, tariff-free market access.
| Section 338 tariffs Annexes I and II Presidential Proclamations Fact Sheet | Canada | 50% | Exceptions include energy, potash, products already subject to Section 232 tariffs and certain other goods, including some fish and critical minerals. |
| Section 301 tariffs banning imports produced with forced labor Fact Sheet | Canada, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan and the EU Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam | 10% for failing to effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor 12.5% for failing to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor | All articles and parts or articles covered by Section 232 tariffs are not impacted. The full list of exempted products is included in the Federal Register Notice. |
| Section 301 tariffs on imports from Brazil Notice of Action | Subject to an additional 25% tariffs Products already subject to Section 232 tariffs, including covered steel, aluminum, copper, vehicles, vehicle parts, certain wood products, heavy vehicles and semiconductors, are excluded. | ||
| Section 301 tariffs on imports from China | Every product subject to the Section 301 actions is identified by an 8-digit or 10-digit HTS Subheading. The USTR website provides a search engine for more information. | ||
| Section 232 Presidential Proclamation Fact Sheet | All countries except Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, where trade agreements exist, plus Russia | 50% on articles made entirely or almost entirely of steel, aluminum or copper pay a flat 50% on the full value. 25% on derivative articles that are “predominantly composed” of steel, aluminum or copper 15% on certain metal-intensive fixed industrial equipment, power equipment, agricultural equipment, and certain HVAC systems and components through 2027 10% on products made abroad but 85% with American steel, aluminum, and copper 0% on products made of 15% or less steel, aluminum, or copper | Steel, Aluminum & Copper Products in Annex I-C are 25%, except Products from Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union are 15%, unless bi-lateral agreements state otherwise. |
| EU | Per the U.S. – EU Framework | Speak with suppliers and customs brokers for specifics | |
| Japan | Per the United States – Japan Agreement (see below) | Speak with suppliers and customs brokers for specifics | |
| South Korea | Per the U.S. – Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal (see below) | Speak with suppliers and customs brokers for specifics | |
| Russia | 200% | For aluminum imports | |
| U.K. | Per the U.S.- U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal | Speak with suppliers and customs brokers for specifics | |
| Upholstered wood furniture from all countries Presidential Proclamation | Effective Oct. 14, 2025 10% U.K. 15% EU 15% Japan 25% all other countries | Planned 30% increase delayed to Jan. 1, 2027 | |
| Semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and derivative products Presidential Proclamation | 25% – effective Jan. 15, 2026 | Tariffs do not apply when the chips are imported to support the buildout of the United States technology supply chain during ongoing trade negotiations with foreign jurisdictions that have the potential to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry. | |
| De Minimis | No longer apply for any countries – effective Aug. 29, 2025, and reconfirmed Feb. 20, 2026; this decision is under appeal | ||
Canada’s Response
- Canada’s response to proposed 50% tariffs
- The Government of Canada maintains a list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs.
U.S. China Trade and Economic Deal
U.S. – EU Framework
- White House Fact Sheet
- Joint Statement
- Key provisions of the Agreement are provided by the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU).
The United States – Japan Agreement
- White House Announcement
- White House Fact Sheet
- Joint statement of Japan and the U.S.
U.S. – Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal
- White House Announcement
- White House Fact Sheet
The U.S. – U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal
- The May 8, 2025 Agreement addresses steel and aluminum tariffs and numerous other trade-related topics.
Additional U.S. Investigations
- The USTR opened a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s inadequate intellectual property protection and enforcement. USTR sought input by July 2 regarding acts, policies and practices related to a lack of adequate and effective protection of IP rights and the denial of fair and equitable market access to persons that rely on IP protection.
- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is investigating revoking permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) treatment for all Chinese imports. The review will assess how higher tariffs would affect U.S. trade flows, domestic production and prices in the most directly impacted industries. The ITC also is evaluating an alternative approach that would revoke PNTR only for a defined set of national security-related products from China, with tariffs phased in over five years. Comments are due April 13.
- The U.S. Secretary of Commerce initiated a Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act to assess whether imports of robotics and industrial machinery, and parts/components, pose a risk to national security. Comments were due Oct. 17 2025.
Global Market Access and Conformity Guide
NAFEM’s regularly updated resource to assist in the identification of international certifications, the Global Market Access and Conformity Guide provides certification contact information for fuel type, region and other data points to reduce research time. While this tool is updated periodically, we encourage companies to take all steps necessary to confirm and verify information for your specific products and market needs.
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