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: On February 1, 2025, President Trump signed three executive orders imposing U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico. These new tariffs are in addition to any already-existing duties and tariffs, including antidumping and countervailing duties, Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, and Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin

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.

Key takeaways

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With U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent return to the White House, major regulatory changes are on the horizon for 2025. On Thursday, January 23rd, we gathered a group of regulatory attorneys from across Reed Smith to provide a one-hour CLE that outlined the key trends to watch for this year. In their latest

On November 5, 2024, the United States elected former President Donald Trump to become its 47th president. Following Trump’s re-election, and with Republicans gaining control Congress, U.S. trade policy is expected to undergo several significant changes based on Trump’s previous administration and his campaign promises.

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