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An ongoing list of recent tariff changes and trade policy developments.

To help Fictiv customers stay up to date, we’ve compiled a quick summary of key tariff developments in 2025.

Below is a chronological recap of the most relevant updates for importers and manufacturing teams.

U.S. Tariff Update Timeline

Ordered by most recent first.

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. Enforcement is paused pending appeal.

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 U.S. Tariff Actions Summary Table

Ordered by most recent/upcoming effective date first.

Effective DateMaterialCountryTariff RateTypeNotice
Aug 29, 2025AllAll Countriesn/aVariesDe minimis treatment suspended for all countries
Aug 27, 2025AllIndia50%Additional Tariff Additional tariff stacking on top of existing 25% reciprocal tariff
Aug 7, 2025AllIndia25%IEEPA (Reciprocal Tariff)Reciprocal tariff to India set at 25%
Aug 1, 2025CopperAll Countries50%Section 232 (Copper)IEEPA reciprocal tariffs excluded
Jun 26, 2025Aluminum and SteelAll Countriesn/aSection 232Prototype exclusions updated
May 14, 2025AllChina10%IEEPA (Reciprocal Tariff)Rate reduced from 125% to 10% for 90-day pause
May 2, 2025All (low-value)ChinaVariesGeneral Duty/TariffDe minimis treatment removed—duty applies by material classification
Apr 9, 2025AllChina125%IEEPA (Reciprocal Tariff)Section 232 and prototype exclusions apply. 125% replaces 10% rate
Apr 2, 2025AllAll Countries10%IEEPA (Reciprocal Tariff)Prototype exclusions apply for 90 days
Mar 12, 2025Aluminum and SteelAll Countries25%Section 232 (Aluminum and Steel)No exclusions—prototype shipments are now tariffed
Mar 4, 2025AllChina10%IEEPA (Fentanyl)Prototype exclusions apply
Feb 4, 2025AllChina10%IEEPA (Fentanyl)Prototype exclusions apply

Understanding Tariffs: Essential Guides

Foundational resources to help you understand how tariffs work and where they apply.

Additional U.S. Tariff Update Resources

Key resources and official documents related to recent U.S. tariff updates and trade actions.

Tariff Questions? We’re Here to Help.

We’ll continue to update this page as new tariff actions are announced or modified.

For the latest official resources and tracking tools, explore the links above—and visit Fictiv’s tariff hub if you have questions about how these developments may affect your supply chain.