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June 10, 2025

Federal appellate stay of the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision on IEEPA tariffs extended until at least July 31.

June 3, 2025

Steel/Aluminum 232 tariff rates go to 50% on June 4, 2025

Steel/Aluminum 232 tariff rate for the UK stays at 25%

The steel/aluminum 232 duty now applies only to steel or aluminum content, regardless of what HTSUS chapter the good is in, but Worldwide IEEPA tariff applies to the non-steel/aluminum content of the article.

May 29, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay of the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision. 

This temporarily stays the injunction against the tariffs while the Federal Circuit considers the government’s motion for a stay pending appeal. 

May 28, 2025

US Court of International Trade (ITC) determined that all IEEPA tariffs were not statutorily authorized and issued an injunction on them.

Includes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, and all “reciprocal tariffs” worldwide.  Does not include tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles or auto parts, which were implemented under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.

ITC ordered a window of 10 calendar days for administrative orders to effectuate the injunction.

Federal government immediately filed an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 

May 3, 2025

Tariffs on auto parts became effective on May 3, 2025. 

April 11, 2025

China announces it is raising its levies on U.S. goods to 125% from 84%.

April 10, 2025

U.S. Customs & Border Patrol issued Guidance on Reciprocal Tariffs.

April 9, 2025

The White House issued a significant  Reciprocal Tariff Modification Executive Order.  This modification:

  • Pauses tariffs above 10% on countries other than China, Canada, and Mexico for 90 days; those countries will have 10% tariffs for the next 90 days.
  • In response to China raising its tariff rate on U.S. goods to 84%, the U.S. increased China’s reciprocal tariff rate rises to 125% (in addition to the 20% from February/March).  Accordingly, the U.S. tariff rate on Chinese goods is 145% (+ any section 301 duty + any base tariff rate).
  • Does not impact U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel, aluminum, or automobiles.
April 3, 2025

White House Releases list of products exempted from “reciprocal” tariffs, including propane and LPG. Annex-II to April 2 EO – Exempt HTSUS Products

April 3, 2025

Tariffs on auto became effective on April 3, 2025. 

April 2, 2025

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico stay in place; USMCA compliant goods (including propane from Canada) remain exempt.

U.S. levies baseline tariff of 10% on all countries except Canada and Mexico, effective April 5, 2025.

U.S. levies individualized “reciprocal” higher tariffs on numerous countries worldwide, effective April 9, 2025.

These tariffs will remain in effect until such time as President Trump determines the threat posed by the trade deficit and underlying nonreciprocal treatment is satisfied, resolved, or mitigated.

The U.S. may increase a country’s tariff rate if such trading partner retaliates or decrease the tariff rate if such trading partner takes significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and aligns with the U.S. on economic and national security matters.

The reciprocal tariffs do not stack on steel/aluminum articles or autos/auto parts already subject to Section 232 tariffs.

The reciprocal tariffs do stack on base tariff rates and section 301 tariffs.

There will be a baseline rate of 10%, but many countries will face materially higher, individualized rates.  A country-by-country list of rates is available here.  For example, tariffs on EU goods are 20% and on UK goods are 10%.

Certain types of goods are exempt from the base 10% tariff and the individualized higher reciprocal tariffs.  These include “energy and energy products.”

March 26, 2025

25% sector-level tariffs imposed on automobiles and certain auto parts.

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

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.

Canada suspends second wave of retaliatory 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.