The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has issued a new proclamation raising tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States to 50 percent.
The proclamation alleges this is to "protect America's critical steel and aluminum industries, which have been harmed by unfair trade practices and global excess capacity."
"Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the United Kingdom will remain at 25%, with possible changes or quotas starting July 9, 2025, depending on the status of the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal."
"The steel and aluminum tariffs will apply only to the steel and aluminum contents of imported products, whereas the non-steel and non-aluminum contents of imported products will be subject to other applicable tariffs."
Link: Presidential Proclamation: Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States
Following the proclamation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following guidelines:
• CSMS # 65236574 - UPDATED GUIDANCE – Proclamation "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel in the United States," Amending Executive Order 14289, "Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles"
• CSMS # 65236645 - UPDATED GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Imports of Aluminum and Aluminum Derivative Products
• CSMS # 65236374 - UPDATED GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Imports of Steel and Steel Derivative Products
• CSMS # 65229431 - Reminder: USMCA Vehicle Certification Submission Requirements for Labor Value Content (LVC), Steel/Purchasing, Aluminum Purchasing, Alternative Staging Regime (ASR) Certifications and Entry Filing for Vehicle Certification Unique Identifier - Effective May 19, 2025