Section 232 Metals Update: What Importers Need to Review Now

Cargo containers and industrial metal materials moving through a modern port and supply chain environment, representing changes to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports.

On April 2, 2026, the White House announced a new Section 232 action affecting steel, aluminum, and copper imports, along with certain derivative products, reshaping valuation, scope, and product treatment for many importers. At first glance, it may look like another tariff headline. In practice, this update is more significant than a simple rate increase. The new action changes how some products are valued for … Read More

U.S. to Impose 35% Tariff on Canadian Goods

U.S. to Impose 35% Tariff on Canadian Goods Amid Growing Trade Tensions

In a major escalation of trade tensions, President Trump announced that the United States will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian-origin goods starting August 1, 2025. The decision, shared via social media late on July 10, was justified by the administration as a response to several concerns: the flow of illicit fentanyl across the northern border, Canadian tariffs on U.S. dairy, and ongoing non-tariff trade … Read More

Steel & Aluminum Duties Double Under Trump’s Latest Trade Action

Steel & Aluminum Duties Double Under Trump’s Latest Trade Action

On June 4, 2025, steel and aluminum tariffs in the United States will double, from 25% to 50%, under a new directive by President Donald Trump. This move marks the administration’s latest effort to shield America’s core manufacturing industries from what it calls “unfair trade practices and global excess capacity,” and to restore critical production capabilities that the White House argues are essential to national … Read More

Trump’s Global Tariffs Face Legal Setback After Court Decision

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued a permanent injunction blocking key portions of former President Trump’s tariff program—potentially reshaping U.S. trade policy. The Trump administration has already filed an appeal, setting the stage for a legal showdown that may ultimately reach the Supreme Court. The ruling stems from the case V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump (Docket … Read More