The US president has introduced an evolving slate of tariffs over the last few months. Here’s their current status
Over the last few months, Donald Trump has introduced a confusing and evolving slate of tariffs against specific countries and industries that the president has deemed as threats to US industry.
Many of his harshest tariffs have been paused, and some exemptions have been made, but a handful of tariffs are still in place. Trump has continued to threaten more of them, though the future of the president’s trade war remains unclear.
10% universal tariff
Went into effect on 5 April
25% on cars and auto parts (with some exceptions)
Went into effect on 3 May
30% tariff on Chinese imports (with some exceptions)
Went into effect on 13 May
25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, not covered in the USMCA
Went into effect on 4 March
“Reciprocal” tariffs, until 8 July
Paused on 9 April
Higher tariffs on Chinese goods, until 12 August
Paused on 13 May
Goods from Canada and Mexico that are covered in the USMCA, including auto parts
Exempted on 2 April
Tariffs on smartphones, computers and other electronics imported from China
Exempted on 12 April
Pharmaceuticals
Semiconductors
Lumber
Copper
Movies produced outside the US
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