Trump rachets up China tariff to 20%

President Trump signs proclamation imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum

By means of Executive Order, President Trump has increased the recently imposed additional 10% tariff on goods originating from China to 20%. The change is effective as of March 4, 2025.

You can read it here: Implementation of Additional Duties on Products of the People’s Republic of China Pursuant to the President’s Executive Order 14195, Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

THESE TARIFFS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE SECTION 301 TARIFFS WHICH RANGE FROM 7.5% TO 25%.

So if your business has been paying 25% tariff on China originating goods, it would now be 45%.

He previously promised these tariffs, which I blogged about (briefly) here.

De Minimis Changes Taking Effect

As of April 2, 2025, the de minimis except for shipments under $800 as disappearing as to China, by virtue of the following executive order:

Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports

The de minimis exception expires on May 2, 2025, on which date duties will be required for these entries.

Stay Informed and Prepared:

The landscape of international trade is shifting rapidly with the impending Trump tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico and on steel, aluminum, and copper, and so much more. Don’t be caught off guard.

Contact Great Lakes Customs for advice and assistance. If you have questions or need help navigating these changes, we’re here to support you.

Last updated: April 2, 2025 at 20:11 pm