- Vietnam providing preferential market access for U.S. industrial and agricultural products;
- The U.S. maintaining a 20% reciprocal tariff rate,
Week of October 26, 2025, Trade News
Japanese Tariff Reductions to Begin September 16, 2025
On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a Federal Register notice announcing that new tariff reductions on imports from Japan—including automobiles, auto parts, civil aircraft, and certain other goods—will take effect beginning September 16, 2025. These measures implement the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, which was finalized on July 22, 2025, and formalized by Executive Order 14345 signed on September 4, 2025. Please see our previous post here for more details on the U.S.-Japan deal.
SCOTUS to Hear Arguments in Cases Challenging Trump’s Tariffs in Early November
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the legality of tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This decision follows a series of lower court rulings that challenge the extent of presidential authority in trade matters, particularly concerning the imposition of tariffs without express congressional approval.
In May
Special Provisions Go Into Effect for UK Autos, Auto Parts and Civil Aircraft Products Under the United States – U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal
On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register a notice to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to conform with General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal (Executive Order 14309) with respect to automobiles, automobile parts, civil aircraft
Customs Provides Clarification On Automobile and Automobile Parts Tariffs By Issuing CSMS
- 9903.94.05: 25% tariff will apply to parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light
Amendments to Tariffs on Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts
On April 29, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation (the “Proclamation”) amending the tariffs applicable to imports of automobiles and automobile parts. For a complete discussion on the tariffs imposed on automobiles and automobile parts, see our separate blog posts here and here.
The Proclamation issued on April 29th, amends Proclamation 10908 which first
Week Ten in Trade – First 100 Days of the New Administration
Commerce Department Establishes Standard Policy for Questionnaire Extensions in AD/CVD Proceedings
The Department of Commerce issued a new policy to create uniform filing deadline extensions in antidumping duty and countervailing duty proceedings. Overall, the policy will decrease the amount of time received in extension requests for initial and supplemental questionnaires. The specific policy updates include
President Trump Issues A Proclamation Imposing 25% Tariffs on Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States
On March 26, 2025, President Trump, pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2411), as amended, and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862) issued a Proclamation titled Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into The United States. The Proclamation is being issued under Section 232 to protect U.S. national security interests and under Section 301, which allows for the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate and respond to unfair trade practices of foreign countries, including allowing for the imposition of tariffs.