At a glance
- What changed
- America First Trade Policy - Tariff Update
- Who is affected
- Aerospace
- Business impact
- Issued: November 24, 2025 Effective Date: November 13, 2025 Authority: Executive Order – Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
Trade Advisory: Modification of Tariff Scope on Brazilian Imports
Issued: November 24, 2025 Effective Date: November 13, 2025 Authority: Executive Order – Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
The U.S. Administration has announced a major adjustment to the tariff measures imposed on Brazilian-origin goods under Executive Order 14323. This update provides relief for certain agricultural products but leaves significant compliance challenges for other sectors. Businesses importing from Brazil must act quickly to ensure compliance and recover overpaid duties.
Initial Tariff Action:
- On July 30, 2025, the U.S. imposed an additional 40% ad valorem duty on specified Brazilian goods under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act.
Reason for Action:
- These tariffs were introduced in response to actions by the Government of Brazil deemed a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
Recent Developments:
- Following diplomatic progress, the Administration has narrowed the scope of these tariffs, granting exemptions for certain agricultural commodities.
Exemptions Granted:
- Agricultural goods such as coffee, beef, cocoa, tropical fruits, fruit juices, sugar, and spices are now excluded from the additional 40% duty.
- Annex I lists 238 HTSUS classifications and 11 additional categories of agricultural products now exempt.
Effective Date:
- Exemptions apply retroactively to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after November 13, 2025.
Refunds Available:
- Importers who paid duties on exempt goods after the effective date may seek refunds via post-summary corrections or protests.
Non-Agricultural Goods:
- All other Brazilian-origin goods remain subject to the 40% tariff.
Financial Impact:
- Failure to act could mean lost refunds and inflated landed costs.
Compliance Risk:
- Incorrect HTS classification or missed deadlines can lead to penalties and audits.
As a Trade Consulting Partner, we provide:
- HTS Code Review & Validation: Ensure correct classification for exemptions.
- Refund Filing Support: Navigate CBP processes for post-summary corrections and protests.
- Risk Assessment & Strategy: Identify exposure for non-exempt goods and optimize sourcing.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Stay ahead of future tariff changes and compliance requirements.
- Identify Exempt Products: Review Annex I for applicable HTS codes.
- Calculate Refund Opportunities: Determine duty amounts eligible for recovery.
- Update Compliance Programs: Ensure brokers and internal teams apply correct codes.
- Engage Expert Support: Contact us for a customized compliance and refund strategy
UPDATE: November 17, 2025 - America First Policy in Action: Historic Trade Wins with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Korea
The United States has announced two significant trade developments that will reshape global commerce and create new opportunities for U.S. businesses:
- Historic Trade Framework with Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Strategic Trade and Investment Discussions with South Korea
These agreements aim to reduce tariffs, eliminate non-tariff barriers, and attract substantial foreign investment into the U.S., strengthening supply chain resilience and enhancing market access.
Framework: Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade Highlights:
- Tariff Reductions: ul> li>U.S. tariffs on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods reduced from 39% to 15%.
- Switzerland and Liechtenstein will eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, seafood, and spirits, and introduce tariff-rate quotas for poultry, beef, and bison.
- Recognition of U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Streamlined customs procedures and enhanced IP protections.
- Ban on discriminatory digital services taxes.
- Cooperation on supply chain security and fair trade practices.
- Swiss and Liechtenstein firms pledge $200 billion in U.S. investments by 2028, targeting pharmaceuticals, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and energy infrastructure.
- Support for U.S. Registered Apprenticeships and training programs.
Framework: Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement Highlights:
- Tariff Adjustments: ul> li>U.S. tariffs on Korean goods capped at 15%, including autos and auto parts.
- South Korea pledges $350 billion in U.S. investments, including $150 billion in shipbuilding and $200 billion under a Strategic Investments MOU.
- Shipbuilding, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, AI, and quantum computing.
- Korean Air orders 103 Boeing aircraft worth $36 billion, boosting U.S. aerospace exports.
- Korea to remove caps on U.S. FMVSS-compliant vehicles and streamline biotech approvals.
- Collaboration on nuclear-powered submarine technology and maritime security.
- Expanded Market Access: Lower tariffs and fewer regulatory hurdles in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Korea.
- Investment Opportunities: Significant foreign capital inflows into U.S. manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Stronger partnerships to counter non-market practices and ensure secure sourcing.
- Review updated tariff schedules and adjust pricing strategies.
- Explore partnerships in sectors prioritized by these agreements.
- Prepare compliance programs for digital trade and IP standards.
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block>UPDATE: November 7, 2025 - Executive Orders on U.S. - China Tariff Adjustments/block>
On November 4, 2025, the White House issued two Executive Orders modifying tariff measures under the framework of a new Economic and Trade Arrangement between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. These actions reflect a strategic shift toward tariff stabilization and bilateral cooperation on key trade and public health issues.
- Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
- Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China.
1. Suspension of Scheduled Tariff Increase on Chinese Imports
- Original Plan: Reciprocal tariffs on select Chinese-origin goods were set to increase from 10% to 34%.
- Executive Action: The increase has been suspended, and the 10% tariff rate will remain in effect until November 10, 2026.
- Legal Basis: Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
- Implications for U.S. Importers:
- Maintains cost predictability for sourcing from China.
- Avoids immediate escalation in landed costs and supply chain disruptions.
- Encourages continued bilateral engagement on trade reciprocity.
2. Reduction of IEEPA Tariffs on Fentanyl-related Imports
- Previous Rate: 20% tariff under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- New Rate: Reduced to 10%, effective November 10, 2025.
- Targeted Products: Items classified under HTS heading 9903.01.24, associated with fentanyl precursor chemicals.
Strategic Context:
- Reflects China’s commitment to curbing illicit fentanyl exports.
- Supports U.S. public health and enforcement objectives.
- Aligns with broader diplomatic efforts to address synthetic drug trafficking.
As part of the bilateral arrangement, China has agreed to:
- Suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products for one year.
- Purchase a minimum of 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by year-end, with annual commitments of 25 million metric tons through 2028.
- Reinstate exports of rare earth elements and critical minerals.
- Relax restrictions on U.S. semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Enhance enforcement against fentanyl precursor exports.
These Executive Orders mark a significant step toward stabilizing U.S.–China trade relations. By deferring tariff escalations and adjusting enforcement-related duties, the Administration aims to balance economic interests with strategic policy goals. Importers and compliance professionals should act promptly to align operations with the new tariff framework and monitor ongoing developments.
block>UPDATE: November 3, 2025 - Update on U.S.–China Trade Truce/block>
The U.S. and China reached a temporary trade truce on November 1, 2025, following a high-level meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in Busan. The deal pauses escalating tariffs and commits both nations to concrete but time-limited steps on trade, agriculture, and critical minerals. China will resume major purchases of U.S. agricultural goods and suspend new export controls on rare earths and other strategic materials, while the U.S. will reduce select tariffs and extend the current tariff truce for roughly one year.
Read the full report here.
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block>UPDATE: October 30, 2025 - Update on U.S.–China Trade Discussions/block>
- Tariff relief: The U.S. rolled back or froze planned tariff hikes, easing costs for importers and manufacturers.
- Agricultural rebound: China will buy at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year and 25 million annually going forward, boosting U.S. farm exports and logistics demand.
- Critical minerals access: China paused export controls on rare earths and related materials, stabilizing supply chains for high-tech and energy industries.
- Short-term stability, lingering risk: The agreement de-escalates tensions but leaves structural issues—like tech transfer, market access, and industrial policy—unresolved.
- Supply chain implications: Reduced uncertainty supports smoother trade flows and freight planning, but logistics and compliance teams should remain alert for a potential re-escalation after the one-year window.
- Tariff Adjustments: The United States will reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 57 percent to 47 percent for one year.
- Rare Earths Agreement: China will ease export controls on rare earth minerals, which are essential for technology manufacturing, under a one-year agreement with potential for extension.
- Fentanyl Controls: Tariffs on fentanyl related products will drop from 20 percent to 10 percent, alongside China’s commitment to curb exports of precursor chemicals.
- Agricultural Trade: China will resume large-scale purchases of United States soybeans, sorghum, and other agricultural products, providing relief to American farmers.
- Energy Cooperation: Discussions included a potential oil and gas deal involving Alaska.
- Ukraine Collaboration: Both nations agreed to cooperate on efforts to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
This agreement represents a temporary truce rather than a comprehensive resolution. Several issues remain unresolved, and negotiations are expected to continue. The United States had previously threatened 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China’s expanded export controls on rare earth minerals. The trade truce, initially signed in May and extended in August, is now likely to be extended beyond its current November 10 expiration.
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block>UPDATE: October 10, 2025 - U.S. Announces Plans for Increased Tariffs on China Imports/block>
On October 10, President Trump announced via Truth Social that his administration intends to increase tariffs on products from China by up to 100%, potentially taking effect as early as November 1. The statement cited China’s recently expanded tariffs and new export controls on rare earth metals as the reason for this action.
In addition, the administration plans to introduce new export controls on all critical software for China beginning on November 1.
These proposed changes could have a significant impact on global trade flows, supply chain costs, and import/export compliance requirements.
At Crane Worldwide Logistics, we’re actively monitoring updates and will continue to provide guidance to help our clients navigate potential changes in trade policy and mitigate supply chain disruption.
For the latest updates and support on your global logistics strategy, contact your Crane representative or visit our Trade Compliance page.
UPDATE: September 26, 2025 - President Trump Announces Oct. 1 Tariffs for Imports of Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks
On Thursday, September 25, President Trump announced via Truth Social that new tariffs are planned to take effect October 1 on imports of pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks.
- Pharmaceuticals: A 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceuticals entering the U.S., unless companies are actively “building their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America” (defined as “breaking ground” or “under construction”).
- Furniture and Related Products: A 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related products, along with an additional 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, citing what he described as a “flooding” of the U.S. market.
- Heavy Trucks: A 25% tariff on imports of heavy trucks to protect U.S. manufacturers such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Freightliner, framed as a matter of national security.
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