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Tariff policy is changing fast. To help Fictiv customers navigate the impact on sourcing and supply chains, we’re tracking every major U.S. tariff development as it happens.

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U.S. Tariff Update Timeline

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April 2, 2026 – Section 232 Tariff Changes on Steel, Aluminum, & Copper Derivatives
A flat 25% duty now applies to the full value of derivative articles substantially made of these metals, replacing the prior method of taxing only the metals component. Articles made entirely or almost entirely of steel, aluminum, or copper face a flat 50% tariff on their full value. Products made abroad using exclusively American steel, aluminum, or copper are subject to a reduced 10% tariff. Products containing 15% or less of these metals are no longer subject to Section 232 tariffs.

February 20, 2026 – Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Following the IEEPA ruling, President Trump issued a separate executive order continuing the suspension of de minimis (duty-free) treatment for low-value shipments, asserting this authority survives independent of IEEPA.

February 6, 2026 – U.S.-India Interim Trade Agreement
President Trump eliminated the additional 25% tariff on Indian imports (imposed in August 2025 over Russian oil purchases) and announced a framework reducing the remaining reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% to 18%. Section 232 tariffs on certain Indian aircraft and parts were removed, and India received a preferential tariff rate quota for automotive parts

January 15, 2026 – 25% Section 232 Tariff on Semiconductors
A 25% ad valorem tariff applies to certain advanced computing chips and specified derivative products under Section 232.

December 24, 2025 – Future China Semiconductor Tariffs Announced
The U.S. announced new tariffs on semiconductors imported from China starting June 23, 2027, with an 18-month 0% transition period before a tariff rate (TBD) takes effect.

November 10, 2025 – 10% Tariff Reduction on Chinese Imports
As part of the new U.S.-China trade and economic agreement, the U.S. will implement a 10% tariff reduction on Chinese imports. This marks a partial rollback of Section 301 tariffs in exchange for China’s commitments on fentanyl precursor controls and easing of export restrictions on critical minerals.

August 29, 2025 – De Minimis Exemption Ends
International shippers suspended small-package deliveries to the U.S. as President Trump’s removal of the $800 duty-free threshold takes effect, raising costs for consumers and complicating global e-commerce supply chains.

August 27, 2025 – US Tariffs on India Take Effect
President Trump raised tariffs on most Indian imports from 25% to 50%, punishing Delhi for Russian oil purchases.

August 11, 2025 – China Tariff Deadline Extended
The President signed an executive order granting a 90-day extension (until November 9) on the China tariff deadline, keeping May’s rates (30% on Chinese imports) in place and avoiding a return to triple-digit rates.

August 6, 2025 – India Tariff Increase
The President announced a 50% tariff on imports from India, doubling the current 25% rate. The new 25% duty—stacking on top of the existing 25%—will take effect within 21 days (August 27).

August 1, 2025 – 50% Tariff on Copper Products
A new 50% tariff took effect on all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products.

July 30, 2025 – De Minimis Suspension
All low-value shipments (under $800, formerly duty-free under Section 321) from all countries will now be subject to duties beginning August 29. Previously (May 2025), only shipments from China and Hong Kong were affected.

July 7, 2025 – Prototype Exemption Restored
Prototypes of all types, including those containing aluminum or steel, were officially exempted from tariffs again, reversing the March Section  232 imposition. 

June 3, 2025 – Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Doubled
Section 232 tariffs increased from 25% to 50% for most countries, effective June 4. The UK rate remained at 25 % through July  9 under its Economic Prosperity Deal.

June 3, 2025 – Stacking Rules
A proclamation clarified that Section 232 (e.g., aluminum/steel) tariffs take precedence over IEEPA tariffs for Canada and Mexico in cases of overlapping duties, effective June 4.

May/June 2025 – Court Ruling on IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down portions of the April “Reciprocal” 10% global tariff, citing presidential overreach.

March 12, 2025 – Section  232 Imposed on Prototypes
A 25% tariff was implemented on all aluminum and steel imports globally, including prototypes. (This was later reversed in July.)

March 4, 2025 – Second IEEPA Tariff on China
An additional 10% tariff was added to all Chinese imports, but prototype exemptions under Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) remained intact.

February 4, 2025 – First IEEPA Tariff on China
A 10% tariff was introduced on all imports from China under IEEPA. Prototypes remained exempt under Chapter 98.

2025–2026 U.S. Tariff Actions: Quick-Reference Table

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Understanding U.S. Tariffs: Essential Guides for Manufacturers

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