2025 Presidential Actions Timeline
April 2025
April 10, 2025
- China increases retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% among other trade action.
- CBP Guidance
- CSMS # 64701128 – Updated Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs – Increase in Rate for China and Reversion of Other Country-Specific Rates, Effective April 10, 2025
- CSMS #64687696 – Updated Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs on Goods of China (updated Duty Rate of 84%)
- CSMS # 64680374 – Updated Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5 and April 9, 2025, Effective Dates
- CSMS # 64716609 – Harmonized System Update (HSU) for tariff records
April 9, 2025
- Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs from more than 75 countries as well as raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%
- EU pauses planned retaliatory tariffs.
- Read AAEI’s statement on the new tariff actions here.
- Implementation date for country-specific reciprocal tariffs.
- Reciprocal Tariff Chart.
- Note: industry-specific tariffs have been excluded.
- Note: The use of duty drawback is so far allowed.
- Federal Register notice for Reciprocal Tariffs, including Annexes.
- Retaliation
- Canada: 25% tariffs on Automobiles assembled in the United States.
- China: 84% retaliatory tariffs.
- CBP Guidance
- CSMS #64687696 – Updated Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs on Goods of China (updated Duty Rate of 84%)
- CSMS # 64680374 – Updated Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5 and April 9, 2025, Effective Dates
- Guidance on Bond Stacking Liability
- AAEI Article by Colleen Clarke of Roanoke Insurance Group, Inc.
- AAEI Article by Matt Zehner of Roanoke Insurance Group, Inc.
- AAEI Article by Jason Kenner of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
April 5, 2025
- Implementation of 10% tariffs on all imports.
- Note: industry-specific tariffs have been excluded.
- Note: The use of duty drawback is so far allowed.
- CBP Guidance
- CSMS #64649265 – Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5, 2025 Effective Date
April 3, 2025
- Implementation of 25% tariffs on Automobiles.
April 2, 2025
- “Liberation Day” announcement of 10% tariffs on all imports and country-specific reciprocal tariffs under IEEPA.
- Note: Since these tariffs invoke Presidential powers under IEEPA, there is no time limit on these tariffs.
- AAEI Statement on “Liberation Day” tariffs.
- Potential implementation of 25% tariffs on countries that import oil from Venezuela.
- Trump Administration ends de minimis exemptions for packages under $800 from China or Hong Kong.
- Read the Federal Register notice relating to Chinese di minimis regulations here.
- CBP Update on adjustments on Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts (CSMS #64634444).
- Retaliation
- Canada: 25% tariffs on Automobiles assembled in the United States.
- China: 34% retaliatory tariffs.
April 1, 2025
- Reports Due on America First Trade Policy Executive Order: Directed on Day 1 of Trump Administration, and further informed by February 21st memos on unfair foreign tech regulations and the America First Investment Policy.
- CBP Update on Duties on Imports of Aluminum Derivative Products (CSMS #64605146).
March 2025
March 26, 2025
- White House Announcement of Section 232 tariffs on Automobiles and Automobile Parts.
March 24, 2025
- White House Announcement of tariffs on countries that import Venezuelan oil. (See Federal Register Notice.)
- Public Hearing and Comments Due on China Shipbuilding 301: Covers proposed remedies, including docking fees on Chinese ships at U.S. ports and export carriage restrictions.
- Deadline for public comments on CBP NPRM that proposes to exclude certain low-value shipments, currently imported duty- and tax-free, from the de minimis exemption. Interested parties can submit their comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
March 17, 2025
- Deadline for public comments on CBP’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that creates a new “enhanced entry process” for the low-value shipments as an alternative to the “basic entry process,” Interested parties can submit their comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
March 12, 2025
- 25% Global Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Tariffs take effect with no country or product exclusions announced so far.
- Retaliation:
- EU: Announced retaliatory tariffs on $28.33 billion worth of U.S. goods starting April 1, 2025. The two-stage EU countermeasure includes tariffs on U.S. boats, motorbikes, workshop tools, household appliances, and more.
- Canada: Announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on more than $20 billion worth U.S. goods, set for implementation on March 13, 2025. These tariffs are in addition to the 25% retaliatory tariffs imposed by Ottawa on March 4, 2025.
March 6, 2025
- Lutnick: Tariffs on most Canadian and Mexican imports to be delayed until April 2.
March 4, 2025
- CBP Announcement: Federal Register notices released this week on Canada and Mexico tariffs to implement President Trump’s Executive Order 14193.
- Executive Order: President Trump signed an order imposing an additional 10% tariff on China.
- Retaliation:
- AAEI Statement
- AAEI Comments on Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Jamieson Greer as USTR
- AAEI Webinars: Tariffs Are Shifting – Are You Ready? (Part 1) (Part 2)
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May 2025
April-May, 2025
Potential Actions on U.S. Investment in China based on February 21st America First Investment Policy Memo. Potential Changes:
- Potential increased restrictions on U.S. investment in China.
- Reduced use of mitigation agreements by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).
- Creation of a CFIUS white list for foreign allied investors.
May 3, 2025
- Implementation of 25% tariffs on Automobile parts.
Potential Actions on U.S. Investment in China based on February 21st America First Investment Policy Memo. Potential Changes:
- Potential increased restrictions on U.S. investment in China.
- Reduced use of mitigation agreements by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).
- Creation of a CFIUS white list for foreign allied investors.
November-December 2025
November 22, 2025
- Section 232 Investigation into Copper Imports findings due.
November 26, 2025
- Section 232 Investigation into Timber and Lumber Imports findings due.
December 23, 2025
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This timeline is updated periodically to reflect the latest changes in tariffs and trade policies. Check back regularly for new announcements and policy shifts.
