trade policy

On August 26, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance via CSMS #66027027 regarding the implementation of additional tariffs on certain imports from India, effective August 27, 2025. Under these new measures, an additional 25% tariff will be imposed on specified Indian-origin goods. When combined with the existing 25% reciprocal tariff already applied to Indian imports, the total duty rate on affected products will rise to 50%.

In Husch Blackwell’s July 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law:

  • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions
  • U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 proceedings
  • Customs and Border Protection case summaries
  • Summary of decisions from the Court of International Trade

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In Husch Blackwell’s June 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law:

  • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions
  • U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 proceedings
  • Customs and Border Protection case summaries
  • Summary of decisions from the Court of International Trade

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Updated CSMS Guidance on Steel and Derivatives

One June 24, 2025 CBP published updated guidance via a CSMS Message on Section 232 tariffs, correcting the number for preexisting HTSUS subheading 9903.81.98. The change effects steel or iron derivative items imported from the United Kingdom.

Additionally, the CSMS Message added certain steel imports in Chapters 84

CBP Deploys Portal for Forced Labor Allegations

On June 20, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) announced it is deploying the Forced Labor Allegation Portal, which allows users to submit forced labor allegations. Submissions may be made anonymously and may include Allegations may be submitted supporting documents related to their submissions.

U.S. Steel and

On June 3, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation (“the Proclamation”) increasing the Section 232 duties on imports of aluminum and steel from 25% to 50%. The Proclamation states that the previously imposed steel and aluminum tariffs “have not yet enabled these industries to develop and maintain the rates of capacity production utilization that are

On May 11, 2025, the U.S. announced that it had reached an agreement with China to mutually reduce tariffs against each country for 90 days. The reduced rates, discussed below, will take effect for goods entered on or after May 14, 2025. The reduced rates will not be retroactive and will only apply to entries effective May 14, 2025, and forward.

On April 12, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended, which expanded the list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) codes exempted from the reciprocal tariffs that were announced on April 2, 2025. The exemptions apply retroactively to goods

On April 2, 2025 we reported that imports from China valued at $800 or less would no longer qualify for de minimis treatment starting May 2, 2025. On April 9, 2025 we reported the increase in tariffs and fees for imports of small value packages from China following issuance of Executive Order Amendment to Reciprocal

On April 5, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued guidance through the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (“CSMS”) that duty drawback is available for the 10% universal baseline tariffs that take effect on April 5, 2025.

The CSMS stated CBP will issue separate guidance for the country-specific tariffs that take effect April 9, 2025.