Trump proclamation directs Section 232 negotiations on robotics and industrial machinery imports

President Trump issued a proclamation concurring with the Commerce Secretary's Section 232 finding that imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components threaten to impair national security, and directing the Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative to pursue or continue negotiations of agreements with trading partners to address the threat. The proclamation imposes no tariffs, duties, quotas or fees; it states the President may consider alternative remedies in the future, including imposing or modifying tariffs, duties, quotas and fees, depending on the status or outcome of the negotiations. The Secretary and the Trade Representative must provide an update on the negotiations within 180 days of the proclamation's date.

Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components Into the United States

President issues Defense Production Act determination on domestic petroleum production, refining and logistics capacity

The President issued a presidential determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, on domestic petroleum production, refining and logistics capacity. The determination's text, scope and any effective date are not available in the published material.

USTR proposes extending pause on Section 301 China-linked vessel fees to January 9, 2027

USTR is proposing to extend its suspension of Section 301 fees on China-linked vessels until January 9, 2027, according to an October 23 Federal Register filing; the suspension is currently set to lift on November 9. The filing says the proposed extension would allow for further negotiation with China regarding the acts, policies and practices at issue in the investigation. Public comments are due October 30. USTR previously announced fees ranging from $18 per ton to $120 per container, with an up-to-three-year exemption for vessel owners who ordered a new U.S.-built vessel.

USTR requests comments on further suspension of Section 301 action on China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors

USTR has published a Federal Register request for comments on further suspension of the Section 301 action on China's targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. The notice text was not available; the document does not state the scope of the suspension, the rate or the effective date.

Trump orders trade talks, not tariffs, after Section 232 wind turbine probe

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation following a Section 232 investigation into wind turbine imports, launched by the Commerce Department in August 2025, directing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to open or continue talks with trading partners and report progress within 180 days. The order imposes no new tariffs on wind turbines or their components, and existing duties on steel, copper and aluminum content are unaffected. Trump said he would consider alternative remedies based on the results of the negotiations.

Trump proclamation adjusts Section 338 50% tariffs on Canada imports, effective October 30

A proclamation President Donald Trump signed Friday changes the list of Canada goods covered by the 50% Section 338 tariffs, effective October 30: plywood, certain industrial machinery, and select packaging and paper materials come off the list, while cocoa powder, carpets and air conditioners are added. Trump invoked Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930 in August after negotiations with Canada broke down, and the proclamation says senior executive branch officials advised that the change would still offset the alleged discrimination while serving the public interest.

Trump proclamation modifies scope of 50% Section 338 duties on certain Canadian motor vehicle products

President Trump issued a proclamation modifying the scope of the 50% additional ad valorem duties imposed under Proclamation 11048, as amended, on certain products of Canada: products listed in Annex I, Part A are no longer subject to the duty, and products listed in Annex I, Part B become subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on October 30, 2026. The duties apply in addition to duties imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and the HTSUS is modified as provided in Annex II on the same effective date.

Trump orders trade talks, not new tariffs, after Section 232 wind turbine probe

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation following a Section 232 investigation, launched by the Commerce Department in August 2025, into imports of wind turbines and their components, directing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to open or continue negotiations with trading partners and report on progress within 180 days. The proclamation states the U.S. is reliant on wind turbine and part imports and that foreign-made turbines and parts present unique cybersecurity risks, citing inverters in particular.

T1 Energy announces Commerce waiver to import up to 1.725 GW of solar cells ahead of Section 232 tariffs

T1 Energy, a Texas-based module maker, announced it received a Department of Commerce waiver allowing it to import up to 1.725 GW of solar cells for its module assembly operations in Wilmer, Texas, without penalty for stockpiling under the Section 232 tariffs that take effect December 4, 2026, when polysilicon and silicon-based solar products become subject to a 15% tariff alongside minimum import prices. Ahead of that date, Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued an emergency rule setting criteria for evidence of stockpiling, import prohibition penalties for noncompliance and a process for companies to obtain a waiver.

Trump proclamation directs Section 232 negotiations on wind turbine imports

President Trump issued a proclamation finding that imports of wind turbines and their components and subcomponents threaten to impair U.S. national security under section 232, and directing the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to jointly pursue or continue negotiations of agreements with foreign trading partners to address the threat. The Secretary and the Trade Representative must provide at least one update on the negotiations within 180 days of the proclamation.

CBP suspends de minimis exemption for mail shipments and sets new postal informal entry process

CBP issued a notice on the indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption for mail shipments and a new postal informal entry process, with a delayed compliance extension. The notice's text was not available beyond its title, so the effective date, the HTS codes affected and the terms of the compliance extension are not stated here.

Trump order implements Graham Act, raising Russia tariffs 500% but waiving all Graham Act duties

President Trump issued an executive order implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, increasing the rate of duty on goods from the Russian Federation by 500 percent ad valorem and by 100 percent ad valorem on goods from the largest 5 importers of Russian-origin crude oil and natural gas that knowingly make new purchases on or after October 18, 2026, and on goods from the top 5 facilitators of Russian oil sanctions evasion.

BD reaches supply chain pact with Trump administration for relief from future Section 232 tariffs

BD said it has struck a partnership with the Trump administration under which it will invest $19 billion in U.S. manufacturing over several years, including $3 billion to expand strategic production sites and increase annual U.S. output by about 5 billion essential medical consumables, in exchange for relief from any future Section 232 tariffs on BD products, subject to undisclosed milestones. BD also agreed to make all of its needles used in the U.S. with American-made steel. BD said it would not yet quantify the financial impact because final tariff rates and products were not determined, and it expects to provide more information when the Section 232 tariffs are finalized.

White House publishes Federal Register notice on emergency tax relief on diesel fuel

The Executive Office of the President published a Federal Register presidential document titled "Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel." The available text does not state the rate, the products or HTS codes covered, the countries affected, or an effective date.

USTR continues Section 301 actions on China technology transfer, IP and innovation

USTR published a Federal Register notice titled "Continuation of Actions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation," continuing the Section 301 actions in that investigation. The notice text was not available; the Federal Register page returned only an automated-access notice, so the document does not state which products, HTS codes, rates or effective dates are covered.

USTR issues conforming amendment to a Section 301 product exclusion for China

USTR published a notice of conforming amendment to a product exclusion in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The notice text was not available; the Federal Register page returned an automated-access notice, so the excluded products, HTS codes, rates and effective date are not stated here.

White House publishes Federal Register document on super intelligence

U.S.-China Board of Trade proposes reduced tariffs on non-sensitive goods

The U.S.-China Board of Trade has recommended reduced tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods covering roughly $30 billion in imports for each country, the Trump Administration announced. USTR Jamieson Greer said the arrangement covers about 30 percent of U.S. exports to China, including agricultural products and medical devices, and U.S. imports of household goods, toys and other products generally not imported from other countries. The White House documentation did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date, and the terms of reference state future duty reductions will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side's domestic legal processes.

White House releases U.S.-China "30-for-30" lists of products recommended for reduced tariff treatment

The White House released on September 27, 2026, "30-FOR-30" lists of U.S. products for import into China and Chinese products for import into the United States that the two countries will consider for reduced tariff treatment on a reciprocal basis, consistent with their respective domestic laws and processes. The release does not name the products, HTS codes, rates or an effective date.

USTR sets FY 2027 tariff-rate quota allocations for raw cane sugar

USTR is providing notice of the allocations of the Fiscal Year 2027 in-quota quantities of the tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar, covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The changes made by the notice are applicable as of September 23, 2026. The notice does not state the allocated quantities or the countries receiving them.

BIS defines zero-tariff specialty pharmaceuticals and eligible jurisdictions under Proclamation 11020

BIS issued a notice defining the pharmaceutical products and listing the jurisdictions eligible for a zero ad valorem Section 232 tariff rate under Proclamation 11020 of April 2, 2026, covering orphan-indication drugs and associated ingredients, nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility drugs, cell therapy products, gene therapy products, antibody drug conjugates, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear medical countermeasures, and animal health. Products and associated ingredients receive the zero rate if they are of a jurisdiction with a current or forthcoming trade and security framework agreement or meet an urgent U.S. health need.

President directs removal of Canadian origin items from federal civil procurement

A presidential memorandum of September 16, 2026 directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian origin items in the Federal civil procurement system where warranted. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" preferences and provincial limits on U.S. companies, and says Canadian companies have preferential access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

White House memorandum directs removal of Canadian-origin items from federal civil procurement

The White House issued a presidential memorandum directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian-origin items from the Federal civil procurement system, and to notify agencies of domestic alternatives. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" policy and provincial procurement limits on U.S. companies, and notes Canadian companies' access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

Trump modifies scope of Canadian goods subject to 50% Section 338 duties

Proclamation 11064 of September 8, 2026 modifies the scope of certain products of Canada subject to the additional 50 percent ad valorem duty imposed under Proclamation 11046 to offset Canadian discrimination against U.S. alcoholic beverages. Products listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while products listed in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages under section 338

Proclamation 11061 of September 8, 2026 excludes certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The excluded products were subject to the 50 percent ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamation 11046, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Products imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate.

Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

Trump proclaims import ban on certain Canadian dairy products under Section 338, effective September 29, 2026

Proclamation 11062 of September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The proclamation states that Canada maintained the dairy tariff-rate quota allocation measures found in Proclamation 11047 to discriminate against U.S. commerce, and that the 50 percent duty imposed by Proclamation 11047 took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed.

Trump modifies scope of Section 338 additional duties on certain products of Canada

Proclamation 11065 of September 8, 2026 modifies the scope of the 50 percent additional ad valorem duties imposed on certain products of Canada under Proclamation 11048, effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026. Products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while those in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, and the duties apply in addition to duties imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Executive Order 14425 directs review of rancher regulations and possible mandatory beef country-of-origin labeling

Executive Order 14425 of September 4, 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. Trade Representative, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit a report to the President within 90 days assessing agency regulations, guidance and policies affecting ranchers and recommending action on financial viability and market access.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian motor vehicle products from September 29, 2026

A presidential proclamation issued September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The products covered are those currently subject to the additional ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamation 11048, which took effect August 22, 2026 at a 50 percent rate after the three-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate established by Proclamation 11048.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian dairy products from September 29, 2026

A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The excluded products are those currently subject to the additional ad valorem duties imposed under Proclamation 11047, which took effect August 22, 2026 at a 50 percent rate after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate.

Trump modifies scope of Canadian goods subject to 50% duties under Proclamation 11046

Trump modifies scope of 50% Section 338 duties on certain products of Canada

A presidential proclamation modifies the scope of the additional 50 percent ad valorem duties imposed on certain products of Canada under Proclamation 11048, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the three-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while products listed in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages from September 29, 2026

A presidential proclamation signed September 8, 2026 excludes certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set out in the Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The products were subject to the 50 percent ad valorem duty imposed by Proclamation 11046, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Goods imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to that 50 percent duty rate.

Trump issues Proclamation 11059 increasing beef TRQ in-quota quantity by 300,000 mt for 2026

President Trump issued Proclamation 11059 on August 26, 2026, increasing the 2026 aggregate in-quota quantity for certain beef products described in Additional U.S. Note 3 of Chapter 2 of the HTSUS by 300,000 mt, allocated entirely to "other countries or areas."