Timeline

March 12, 2025

Canada places 25% surtax on numerous goods, including steel and aluminum products.
The European Union announces countermeasures on €26B of U.S. goods.

March 6, 2025

Canada suspends second wave of retaliatory tariffs.

March 6, 2025

President Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods that satisfy USMCA rules of origin until April 2.
This pause does not impact steel or aluminum sector tariffs.

March 4, 2025

30-day pause expires, U.S. tariffs against Canada and Mexico implemented:
– 10% on Canadian energy (including propane).
– 25% on all other Canadian products.
– 25% on all Mexican products.
– No exclusion process.
Effective immediately.

March 4, 2025

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion of U.S. goods immediately, with an additional $125 billion to follow by March 25.

March 4, 2025

30-day pause expires, U.S. tariffs against Canada and Mexico implemented:
– 10% on Canadian energy (including propane).
– 25% on all other Canadian products.
– 25% on all Mexican products.
– No exclusion process.
Effective immediately.

March 3, 2025

– U.S. implements an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese goods.
– China retaliates with tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and files a WTO lawsuit.

February 10, 2025

U.S. issues worldwide tariffs on steel and aluminum:
– 25% on steel and aluminum.
– Stacked on country-level tariffs.
– No exclusion process.
Effective March 12, 2025.

February 4, 2025

China announces retaliatory tariffs of 15% on LNG and 10% on crude oil. NPGA trade counsel confirms propane is not covered.

February 3, 2025

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico pause all tariff actions for 30 days.

February 2, 2025

NPGA and the Canadian Propane Association issue a joint statement on tariffs.

February 1, 2025

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announces a “plan B,” which includes tariff and non-tariff measures.

February 1, 2025

Prime Minister Trudeau announces 25% tariffs on $155 Billion of American goods:
– $30B effective February 4.
– $125B effective February 21.

February 1, 2025

Executive Orders on tariffs are published:
– 10% on energy resources from Canada (including propane).
– 25% on all other imports from Canada.
– 25% on all imports from Mexico.
– 10% on all imports from China (on top of current tariffs).
Effective February 4, 2025.

February 1, 2025

Executive Orders on tariffs are published:
– 10% on energy resources from Canada (including propane).
– 25% on all other imports from Canada.
– 25% on all imports from Mexico.
– 10% on all imports from China (on top of current tariffs).
Effective February 4, 2025.

January 31, 2025

Administration Press Secretary states that tariffs will be put into place on February 1.

January 30, 2025

Trump Administration suggests “Canadian Oil” may have a reduced tariff compared to other goods.

January 23, 2025

In his virtual address to the World Economic Forum, President Trump states that the EU treats the U.S. unfairly in trade.

January 22, 2025

President Trump suggests an immediate 10% tariff on China may be implemented.

January 20, 2025

Inauguration Day
Executive Order on Trade Policy requires Cabinet-level review and recommendations for tariffs by April 1, 2025.
While signing the Executive Order, President Trump suggests Canada and Mexico could see 25% tariffs on all goods on February 1, 2025.

January 15, 2025

President-elect Trump announces plans to create External Revenue Service.

January 7, 2025

NPGA’s Executive Committee approves tariffs strategy for the propane industry.
NPGA hires sophisticated trade counsel.
NPGA commences information gathering: logistics, economic, and member impact.
NPGA commences conversations with DC policymakers and like-minded trades.

December 11, 2024

President-elect Trump suggests potential 25% tariff on liquid fuels from Canada.

November 6, 2024

President-elect Trump proposes new trade policies, including potential tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, and other international partners.

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