2025 Presidential Actions Timeline
March 2025
March 24, 2025
- 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.
- 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)
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 Begins:
- 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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April-May 2025
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.
April 2, 2025
Potential Tariffs on Autos and Major Trading Partners:
- Potential tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU.
- Note: If traditional trade tools (e.g., Section 232 or Section 301) are used, tariffs won’t immediately come into force due to statutory requirements for investigations and remedies.
- Outlook: Likely announcements of new investigations under Sections 301, 232, and other tools, with the possibility of unconventional methods (e.g., IEEPA, Section 338) to expedite tariffs.
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.
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.
