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Tariffs and trade measures continue to dominate the United States' foreign policy agenda one year into the second Trump Administration.
Less than a week after President Trump threatened increased tariffs on eight European allies that were seen as working against his goal of obtaining Greenland, he walked back this tariff threat. On Wednesday, January 21, President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he had a very productive discussion with the Secretary General of NATO regarding the future of Greenland, and that "[b]ased upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st." European governments continue to be concerned with the tone and perceived erratic nature of the Trump Administration and have expressed caution in future dealings with the United States.
On Monday this week, President Trump surprised South Korean government officials with a post on Truth Social that the U.S. would impose tariffs up to 25% on imports of autos and other goods from South Korea because South Korea had not lived up to its part in the trade deal agreed to last year. But on Tuesday, President Trump said that the U.S. and South Korea would work out a solution to his concerns, relieving some anxieties in Seoul over higher tariffs. As part of the trade deal that resulted in the U.S. cutting its tariff rate on South Korean goods to 15%, South Korea pledged to invest $350 billion in the United States, allow more U.S. automobiles into South Korea, and eliminate some non-tariff barriers. However, South Korea's parliament has not moved the bill for the investment, and actions have not been taken to meet commitments on agriculture, industry and digital services, according to the USTR. South Korea's parliament is expected to hold a plenary session in February to vote on these measures.
President Trump on Saturday warned Canada that the U.S. would impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods imported into the U.S. if Canada strikes a trade deal with China. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote, "[i]f Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A." In response to the posting, Canadian Prime Minister Carney said that some of President Trump's threats should be viewed as posturing ahead of negotiations to renew the USMCA later this year. Prime Minister Carney has also noted that Canada has no interest in negotiating a comprehensive trade deal with China.
Keeping track of all the tariffs that have been promulgated or proposed during the Trump Administration continues to be a head-spinning task. To help follow the proliferation of tariffs in the Trump Administration, I have put together the following list of each of the tariff measures that have been implemented, pending, or proposed since January 20,2025.
Here is the developing landscape of U.S. tariffs as of January 28, 2026:
| U.S. Tariff Measure | Status | |
| Global | Semiconductors – 25% ad valorem duty on imports of specified semiconductors and derivative products |
Implemented: 1/14/2025 |
| Global | Critical Minerals – trade negotiations directed regarding imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products |
Implemented: 1/14/2025 |
| Nicaragua |
Section 301: Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Rule of Law January 1, 2026 - 0% ad valorem duty on all products of Nicaragua not under CAFTA-DR January 1, 2027 – 10% ad valorem duty on all products of Nicaragua not under CAFTA-DR January 1, 2028 – 15% ad valorem duty on all products of Nicaragua not under CAFTA-DR |
Implemented:12/12/2025 (effective 1/1/2026) |
|
Global [Canada & Mexico Exempt] |
Reciprocal tariffs – 10% ad valorem duty Country specific duty rates of 15% to 50% ad valorem Certain goods excluded |
In Effect Pending Court Resolution Revised 11/20/2025 Implemented4/2/2025 Executive Order Establishing Tariffs Executive Order Revising Tariffs CBP Bulletin on Excluded Electronics Executive Order Reducing China Tariff Rates Fed. Circuit Administrative Stay Fed. Circuit Order Granting Motion to Stay Executive Order Implementing US-UK Trade Deal Executive Order Extending Effective Date of Country-Specific Tariffs Executive Order Suspending Duty-Free de minimis Treatment Executive Order on Brazil Tariffs Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariffs Executive Order on India Tariffs Executive Order Extending China Tariff Rates Executive Order Implementing US-Japan Trade Deal Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Coverage Implementing Elements of EU Framework Agreement Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates for China Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates on Certain Agriculture |
| Global |
Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks – 25% ad valorem duty on imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts 10% ad valorem duty on imports of buses and motor coaches |
Implemented10/17/2025 |
| China |
Section 301: Cranes/Cargo Handling Equipment – 100% ad valorem duty on imports of STS cranes and other cargo handling equipment |
Implemented10/16/2025 (effective 11/9/2025) Suspended 11/10/2025 |
| Global |
Lumber – 10% ad valorem duty on imports of softwood timber and lumber 25% ad valorem duty on imports of certain upholstered wooden products 25% ad valorem duty on imports of kitchen cabinets and vanities Reduced tariffs on subject imports from U.K., the E.U., and Japan |
Implemented9/29/2025 Executive Order Initiating Sec. 232 Investigation DOC Request for Public Comments |
| Global | Copper – 50% ad valorem duty on imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products |
Implemented: 7/30/2025 Executive Order Initiating Investigation |
| Global |
Steel – 50% ad valorem duty on imports of steel articles and derivative products with no exemptions or exclusions 25% ad valorem duty on imports of steel articles and derivative products from the United Kingdom. Certain aerospace products from the United Kingdom exempt. |
Revised 6/4/2025 Implemented: 3/12/2025 Proclamation on Sec. 232 Duties Executive Order Removing "Stacking" of Tariff Programs Proclamation Increasing Tariff Rate Executive Order Implementing US-UK Trade Deal Commerce Fed Reg Notice Adding Derivative Products |
| Global |
Aluminum – 50% ad valorem duty on imports of aluminum articles and derivative products with no exemptions or exclusions 25% ad valorem duty on imports of aluminum articles and derivative products from the United Kingdom. Certain aerospace products from the United Kingdom exempt. |
Revised 6/4/2025 Implemented: 3/12/2025 Proclamation on Sec. 232 Duties Executive Order Removing "Stacking" of Tariff Programs Proclamation Increasing Tariff Rate |
| China | Section 301: Chinese Vessels – Port Entry Fees on Chinese owned or built vessels, and foreign-built car carriers. |
Implemented: 4/17/2025 Suspended 11/10/2025 USTR Notice of Action/Proposed Action, Request for Comments, and Notice of Public Hearing |
| Global |
Automobiles – 25% ad valorem duty on imports of automobiles (with certain allowances for USMCA-qualifying autos) and certain automobile parts (with limited tariff offsets). Import quota and reduced tariffs for automobiles and automobile parts from the United Kingdom. |
Implemented 4/3/2025 (effective 5/3/2025 for automobile parts) Proclamation on Sec. 232 Duties Proclamation with HTS Amendments Proclamation Establishing Tariff Offsets on Parts |
| Global | All goods imported from any country that imports Venezuelan oil – discretionary 25% ad valorem duty may be imposed |
Implemented4/2/2025 |
| Canada |
10% ad valorem duty on non-USMCA-qualifying energy and potash 25% ad valorem duty on all other non-USMCA-qualifying products of Canada |
In Effect Pending Court Resolution Implemented: 3/4/2025; 4/2/2025 (updated) |
| Mexico | 25% ad valorem duty on all non-USMCA-qualifying products of Mexico |
In Effect Pending Court Resolution Implemented: 3/4/2025; 4/2/2025 (updated) |
| China | 10% ad valorem duty on all products of China (reduced from original rate of 20%) |
In Effect Pending Court Resolution Implemented: 3/4/2025 CBP Fed Reg Notice Fed. Circuit Administrative Stay |
| Global | Personal Protective and Medical Equipment – potential tariffs on imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
| Global | Robotics and Industrial Machinery – potential tariffs on imports of robotics and industrial machinery |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
| Global |
Wind Turbines – potential tariffs on imports of wind turbines and their parts and components |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
| Brazil |
Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation |
Pending: Section 301 Investigation |
| Global | Unmanned Aircraft Systems – potential tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their parts and components |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
| Global | Polysilicon – potential tariffs on imports of polysilicon and its derivatives |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
| Global | Aircraft and Engines – potential tariffs on imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines, and aircraft/engine parts |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
| Global | Pharmaceuticals– potential tariffs on imports of pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and derivative products |
Pending: Section 232 Investigation |
|
Denmark Finland France Germany Netherlands Norway, Sweden U.K. |
10% ad valorem duty on imports from designated countries relating to Greenland, to be effective Feb. 1, 2026 with increase to 25% on June 1, 2026 | Proposed: 1/17/2026, announced by President Trump on Truth Social, walked back on 1/21/2026 |
| Global | 25% ad valorem duty on imports from countries found to be trading with Iran | Proposed: 1/12/2026, announced by President Trump on Truth Social |
| Global | 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States | Proposed: 5/4/2025 and 9/29/2025, announced by President Trump on Truth Social |
| Global | 100% ad valorem duty as "secondary tariffs" on countries that do business with Russia. | Proposed: 7/14/2025, announced by President Trump |
| Global | 200% ad valorem duty on imports of pharmaceuticals (currently subject to Sec. 232 investigation) | Proposed: 7/8/2025, announced by President Trump at cabinet meeting |
| E.U. | 25% ad valorem duty on all products of the E.U. | Proposed: 2/26/2025, superseded by Reciprocal Tariffs |
This list will be updated weekly as new tariffs are implemented and new targets for tariffs are identified by President Trump and the administration.
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