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On February 10, President Trump signed two proclamations adjusting the already-existing Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. He also directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to “dramatically increase” its enforcement efforts to prevent circumvention.

Increased tariff enforcement

The proclamations direct CBP to prioritize reviews of the classification of imported steel and

Update: After a February 3 call with Mexico’s president, President Trump announced on Truth Social that the tariffs on Mexican goods will be paused for one month. He is also scheduled to speak with Prime Minister Trudeau, which could result in the Canadian tariffs being paused. More details to come.

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