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Trump Doubles Tariffs on Metals

New U.S. Proclamation shakes importers: Steel & aluminum tariffs spike to 50%. We explain and offer the lists of affected HTSUS, legal texts and CSMS for download.


The USA Customs landscape just shifted—again. In a bold move announced late on June 3, 2025, former President Trump signed a new Executive Order doubling Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%. If you're in customs compliance, import operations, or trade consultancy, this change demands your full attention.

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Key Questions Covered in This Blog

  • What does the new Executive Order change for Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum?

  • How does the stacking mechanism with IEEPA tariffs now work?

  • Are UK-origin metals exempt, and for how long?

  • What does this mean for goods in foreign trade zones (FTZ)?

  • How should customs consultants, importers and compliance officers respond?


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