On April 2, the White House announced "reciprocal tariffs" of at least 10% on all imports. A 10% tariff will apply to imports from all countries effective April 5, and "reciprocal" tariffs based on country of origin will take effect April 9.

Some of the import tariff rates Trump announced during his address Wednesday include:

  20% on the European Union

  10% on the United Kingdom

  34% on China

  24% on Japan

  32% on Taiwan

There is a short list of goods that are not subject to these tariffs.

For imports from Canada and Mexico, USMCA compliant goods will not be subject to these tariffs. Note that not all products shipped from Canada and Mexico are USMCA compliant, so if you have a shipment coming from Canada or Mexico, documentation of USMCA status is critical. Non-USMCA compliant shipments from Canada and Mexico will continue to see a 25% tariff.

The order also stated that the duty-free de minimis treatment for covered goods from China and Hong Kong will be discontinued effective May 2. Imported goods sent throught means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption will be be subject to all applicable duties.

There are many questions about all of this how this will work and what changes we might see in the coming days.

As always, American Cargoservice is committed to providing valuable updates to our customers. We will continue to monitor the situation, and send out updates as they become available.

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