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Tariff-Related Executive Orders

Date: August 1, 2025 Summary of Tariff-Related Executive Orders Issued July 30–31, 2025 The White House issued four significant executive orders on July 30 and 31, 2025, introducing a range of new tariffs and enforcement mechanisms. These measures impact imports…

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New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

On February 11, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation to adjust the duties on steel and derivative steel products imported into the U.S. from various countries, with these changes set to take effect on March 12, 2025. The proclamation revokes…

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Update – Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada

President Trump has agreed to delay the newly imposed tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days following discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This decision comes after Canada pledged to strengthen border security, including a $1.3 billion plan to…

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