2025 U.S. tariffs

Note: Please check back regularly for the latest updates and review the Tariff update timeline below for a chronological overview of changes.

About the tariffs 

The U.S. government introduced these tariffs to address trade imbalances, protect domestic industries, and respond to trade actions by other countries. Additionally, new tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods have been introduced as part of broader policy efforts related to trade and border security.

These policies are evolving, and businesses should stay informed to adapt their strategies and ensure compliance.

For the latest status and implementation dates of specific tariffs, see the Tariff status table below. For more details on why these changes were introduced, refer to the Tariff update timeline, which provides a chronological breakdown of key announcements.

Tariff status 

Below is a summary of newly announced and pending tariffs that affect ecommerce shipments, along with their current status:

*De minimis exemption allows low-value shipments (under 800 USD) to enter duty-free. If the table states "de minimis exemption removed," this means de minimis no longer applies in that context—whether to goods made in that country, shipments from that country, or a specific tariff—so all affected shipments are subject to duties.

Tariff update timeline 

The following timeline provides an up-to-date chronological overview of key tariff announcements, their impact, and ongoing negotiations.

April 12, 2025

Announced – U.S. exempts electronics from reciprocal tariffs, pending sector-specific measures: The U.S. has temporarily excluded smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics from the 10% universal reciprocal tariff. However, officials clarified that this exemption is not permanent. According to White House advisor Howard Lutnick, these goods will soon fall under a new sector-specific tariff structure targeting semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and electronics to encourage domestic production.

April 11, 2025

Announced & implemented – China raises retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%: In direct response to President Trump’s increased tariffs on Chinese-origin goods, China has officially raised its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, effective April 11.

April 10, 2025

Paused – EU retaliatory tariffs paused for 90 days: The European Union has delayed implementation of its consolidated retaliatory tariff package on U.S. goods. Originally scheduled to begin April 15, the entire package has been paused for 90 days, with the next possible implementation window falling in mid-July.

Announced & Implemented – Postal carve-out for Chinese goods raised again: The U.S. has increased the postal tariffs for Chinese-origin goods. As of April 10, the duty has risen to 120% of order value or a flat rate of $100. This will increase to $200 on June 1 (up from the previously announced $150).

Implemented – China’s 84% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods takes effect: China’s previously announced 84% retaliatory tariff on U.S.-origin goods officially went into effect.

April 9, 2025

Announced & Implemented – 125% tariff on goods from China, Hong Kong, and Macau: Goods originating from China, Hong Kong, and Macau will now face a 125% tariff, effective immediately. This replaces the previous 84% rate. For China and Hong Kong, this is in addition to the February tariff of 20%, bringing their tariffs up to 145%.

Announced & Implemented – U.S. pauses country-specific tariffs, adopts universal 10% rate: President Trump has paused the planned country-specific reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. During this period, a universal 10% tariff now applies to imports from all countries except China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Implemented – 84% tariff on Chinese-made goods: The U.S. has replaced the existing 34% reciprocal tariff with a new 84% tariff on all Chinese-made goods, effective April 9 at 12:01 AM.

Announced – China raises retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods to 84%: In response to recent U.S. tariff hikes, China has announced it will increase its retaliatory tariff on U.S.-origin goods from 34% to 84%, effective Thursday, April 10, 2025. The move escalates trade tensions and is expected to impact a broad range of American exports.

Announced – Phased EU retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: The EU has confirmed a consolidated set of retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. trade measures, replacing the tariff plan initially scheduled for April 1. The first wave of 25% tariffs will be collected starting April 15, followed by additional duties applying from May 15 and December 1. The measures target a wide range of U.S. goods, from almonds to yachts. Details are still developing.

Implemented – Canada’s 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S. vehicles takes effect: Canada’s 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S.-made vehicles officially went into effect. The measure, announced on April 3 by Finance Minister Mark Carney, was introduced in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

April 8, 2025

Announced – 84% tariff on Chinese-made goods: The U.S. announced that the existing 34% reciprocal tariff on Chinese-made goods will be replaced with a new 84% tariff, effective April 9 at 12:01 AM. This is in response to China's retaliatory tariff announced April 4th.

Announced – Updated postal carve-out for Chinese-origin orders: Previously 30% of the order value or $25 per postal item (package), the EO increases the applicable duty rate to 90% of the value or $75 per package, effective May 2. This will increase again to $150 or 90% on June 1, 2025.

April 5, 2025

Implemented – 10% “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports over $800 USD: The U.S. has implemented the 10% universal tariff announced on April 2, applying to all imports valued above the $800 USD de minimis threshold, with exceptions for most USMCA goods and certain HS codes. This sweeping tariff marks a major escalation in U.S. trade policy and will significantly affect landed costs for higher-value ecommerce shipments.

April 4, 2025

Announced – China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: In response to recent U.S. tariffs, China imposed a 34% blanket retaliatory tariff on all U.S. goods, effective April 10. China also introduced export restrictions on rare earth elements and sanctioned 30 U.S. defense-related organizations, signaling a major escalation in the trade conflict.

Announced – Elimination of the U.S. de minimis exemption: President Trump signed an executive order officially ending the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau, effective May 2, 2025. This change removes the $800 USD duty-free threshold, a move expected to significantly disrupt cross-border ecommerce and impact companies relying on low-cost imports from China. Intended to take effect May 2, 2025.

April 3, 2025

Announced – Canada to impose 25% tariff on U.S. vehicles: Canada announced a new 25% retaliatory tariff on U.S.-made vehicles, effective April 9, 2025, in response to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The measure was confirmed by Finance Minister Mark Carney.

Implemented – 25% tariff on imported automobiles and automobile parts: The U.S. officially implemented a 25% tariff on all imported automobile parts, following the March 26 announcement. Citing national security and the need to protect domestic manufacturing, the tariff is expected to significantly impact the auto supply chain and aftermarket ecommerce sellers.

April 2, 2025

Announced – “Liberation Day” 10% universal U.S. tariff: President Trump declared April 2 “Liberation Day” and announced a new 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5. Canada and Mexico are largely exempt, along with some product categories. This move represents the broadest tariff increase since the 1930s.

Announced – Expanded Reciprocal Tariff Plan targeting 60 countries: In addition to the universal 10% tariff, President Trump announced an expanded Reciprocal Tariff Plan, targeting approximately 60 countries that impose higher tariffs on U.S. goods. These tariffs will range from 17% to 49%, depending on the country, and are layered on top of the 10% base tariff where applicable. Goes into effect April 9, 2025.

March 26, 2025

Announced – 25% tariff on automobile parts: President Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported automobile parts, citing national security concerns and the need to bolster domestic manufacturing. The tariff will take effect on April 3, 2025.

March 20, 2025

Announced – EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: The European Union has postponed its planned countermeasures against the U.S. in response to President Trump’s metals tariffs. The retaliatory tariffs, originally expected April 1, have been delayed until mid-April, allowing time to reassess which U.S. goods to target and leaving room for further negotiations.

March 13, 2025

Expanded - Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: Canada has expanded its 25% surtax to include 539 additional HS codes, further increasing the impact on U.S. exporters. The updated list now covers a wider range of goods. See the comprehensive list here.

March 12, 2025

Implemented - 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports: The 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from all countries is now in effect.

Announced – EU retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products: The European Union enacted tariffs on select U.S. goods in response to the global 25% steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. on March 12. These countermeasures target industrial and metal-based product categories. These are intended to take effect on April 1, 2025.

Announced - EU retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. reciprocal tariff threats: The EU has issued a warning of further retaliatory tariffs targeting a broader range of U.S. exports. These would be a direct response to the upcoming April 2 Reciprocal Tariff Plan and could escalate trade tensions significantly. These are intended to take effect on April 13, 2025.

March 6, 2025

Postponed - Tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods: The U.S. government has rolled back the newly implemented tariffs on all Canadian- and Mexican-made goods, citing ongoing trade negotiations. The 25% tariffs, which took effect on March 4, 2025, have been suspended until further notice.

March 4, 2025

Implemented - Tariffs on Canadian-, Mexican-, and Chinese-made goods: The 25% tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods and the 20% tariff on Chinese-made goods are now in effect.

Implemented - Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods: In response to the reinstated 25% tariffs on Canadian-made goods, Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. products, effective immediately. These countermeasures target key industries and are intended to pressure the U.S. to reverse its tariff policy.

March 3, 2025

Announced - 20% tariff on Chinese-made goods: A new Executive Order increases tariffs on Chinese-made goods from 10% to 20%, effective March 4, 2025, in addition to the existing tariffs imposed during the previous Trump administration. The order cites China's failure to take action against the synthetic opioid supply chain as the justification for the tariff increase.

March 2, 2025

Extended - De minimis exemption for Chinese-, Canadian-, and Mexican-made goods: The U.S. government confirmed that de minimis treatment for shipments under $800 USD will remain in place until U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upgrades its processing systems to fully and efficiently collect tariff revenue. Once CBP has these systems in place, duty-free de minimis treatment will be revoked for covered imports.

February 27, 2025

Announced - Additional 10% tariff on Chinese-made imports: President Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on all imported Chinese-made goods, effectively increasing the total tariff rate to 20% for these products as of March 4, 2025. This is in addition to the existing 10% tariff implemented earlier in February. The decision aims to address concerns over China's role in the fentanyl trade.

February 24, 2025

Announced - Tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods to resume: President Trump confirmed that the previously paused tariffs on goods made in Canada and Mexico will proceed on March 4, 2025. This includes a 25% tariff on most Canadian- and Mexican-made products and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports. Additionally, the de minimis exemption for Canadian- and Mexican-origin goods will be removed, meaning low-value shipments (under 800 USD) from these countries will no longer enter the U.S. duty-free.

February 13, 2025

Announced - Reciprocal Tariff Plan: The U.S. government announced plans for a Reciprocal Tariff Plan through an executive order designed to match the duties that other nations impose on U.S. goods. The reciprocal tariffs aim to establish fair trade by aligning U.S. tariffs with those levied by other countries on American products. This policy is expected to introduce new tariff structures affecting multiple trade partners, with a pending effective date of April 2, 2025.

February 10, 2025

Announced - 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports globally: The U.S. government announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, scheduled for implementation on March 12, 2025.

Implemented - China retaliatory tariffs: China's retaliatory tariffs of 10% and 15% on select U.S. goods took effect, including 10% tariffs on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and vehicles, and 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

February 7, 2025

Reinstated - De minimis exemption for Chinese-made goods: The U.S. temporarily reinstated de minimis treatment for Chinese-made goods under 800 USD until U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates its processing systems to handle tariff collections properly.

February 4, 2025

Implemented - 10% tariff on Chinese-made imports: The previously announced 10% tariff on all Chinese-made imports took effect.

Implemented - De minimis exemption removal for Chinese-made imports: The 10% tariff took effect on all Chinese-made imports, including low-value shipments (under 800 USD) that were previously exempt. This tariff is in addition to those implemented during the first Trump administration.

Announced - China's retaliatory tariffs: China announced retaliatory tariffs of 10% and 15% on select U.S. goods, effective February 10, 2025, and also filed a case against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization.

February 3, 2025

Paused - Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports: Following discussions with Canadian and Mexican leaders, the U.S. paused the planned tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. Ongoing negotiations have led Canada and Mexico to commit to enhancing border security and tackling fentanyl smuggling in exchange for a potential reduction or delay in tariff enforcement.

February 1, 2025

Announced - Tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-made goods: The U.S. announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, with energy resources subject to a 10% tariff. These tariffs were introduced to pressure both countries to strengthen border security, immigration control, and anti-drug trafficking efforts.

Announced - 10% tariff on Chinese-made imports: President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective February 4, 2025. This measure aims to pressure China to take action against fentanyl smuggling into the United States.

Announced - De minimis exemption removal for low-value shipments (under 800 USD) of Chinese-made goods: President Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments (under $800 USD) from China and Hong Kong, making them subject to the new 10% tariff and any outstanding tariffs.

Impact on ecommerce 

De minimis

• The removal of the de minimis for Mexican-, Canadian-, and Chinese-origin goods is on hold temporarily.
• The U.S. de minimis remains 800 USD for all other imports.

New U.S. tariffs

• 🇨🇳 China-origin goods to U.S.: 20% new tariffs on imports. (paused for orders below the 800 USD de minimis until adequate systems are in place for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to fully and efficiently process and collect these tariffs).

• 🇨🇦 Canada-origin goods to U.S.: 25% tariff on imports, except for energy or energy resources, which will instead be subject to a 10% tariff.

• 🇲🇽 Mexico-origin goods to U.S.: 25% tariff.

Retaliatory tariffs

• Canada has placed a 25% retaliatory tariff on billions of dollars of American goods
• Mexico announced plans of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, but have not solidified anything specific yet.

Impact on ecommerce merchants 

For businesses shipping to the U.S.

• De minimis exemption status: Goods valued under 800 USD can still enter duty-free, but this may change. See the Tariff Status Table for the latest updates.

• Tariffs apply based on origin, not shipping location: For example, A product made in China but shipped from France to the U.S. will still incur the 10% tariff, whereas a product made in Indonesia but shipped from China would not.

• Increased landed cost: New tariffs raise the total cost of goods, potentially affecting pricing and profit margins. Merchants should assess how these changes impact product pricing strategies.

• Enhanced customs compliance: More shipments will require detailed documentation and correct tariff classifications to avoid delays or unexpected fees.

For U.S. merchants shipping to Canada and Mexico

• Canada's retaliatory tariffs are active: The 25% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods entering Canada are active.
• Mexico's retaliatory tariffs not yet announced: Mexico has not solidified their retaliatory tariffs, though they are expected. See the Tariff Status Table for updates.

For all merchants navigating international trade

• Consider origin labeling: Ensure product origin is clearly documented to avoid unexpected tariff costs.

• Re-evaluate sourcing strategies: If your business relies on manufacturing in China, Canada, or Mexico, consider diversifying supply chains to mitigate risk.

• Stay updated on policy changes: Trade negotiations are evolving, and tariffs may be modified or adjusted. See the Tariff Update Timeline for the latest developments.

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Tariffs with limited impact on ecommerce 

Some newly announced or proposed trade measures may have minimal direct effects on ecommerce, but businesses in related sectors or those dependent on affected industries should still monitor developments. These tariffs could impact supply chains, logistics, or overall market conditions, indirectly influencing ecommerce operations:

• 50%-100% duty on Canadian automobile imports to the U.S.: Primarily affects the automotive industry and related suppliers.

• Unspecified tariffs on the European Union: The impact is unknown but could affect various goods and industries.

• 25% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber: May affect technology, construction, and medical supply markets.

• 10% tariffs on Canadian-made energy resources: While not directly affecting ecommerce, changes in energy costs could influence shipping, production, and supply chain expenses.

• China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports: Effective February 10, 2025, China imposed:

  • 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

  • 10% tariffs on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and vehicles.

  • Additional trade measures include export restrictions on critical minerals, an antitrust investigation into Google, and the addition of two U.S. companies to China's Unreliable Entity List.

While these tariffs primarily affect energy, agriculture, and automotive industries, potential ripple effects on logistics and supply chains could impact ecommerce businesses that rely on these markets.