US: Trump to impose 100% additional tariffs on Chinese imports in response to rare earth export restrictions
President Trump announced additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and new export controls on US software in response to China’s tightened restrictions on rare earth exports. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, on 11 October
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EU Commission moves to raise tariffs to shield steel sector
The European Commission proposed halving tariff-free steel import quotas and imposing a 50% duty on excess imports to support the EU steel industry. The European Commission has proposed measures on 7 October 2025 to safeguard the EU steel sector,
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Argentina suspends export duties on aluminium, steel until December 2025
The temporary suspension of export duties will last until the end of 2025. Argentina's government has announced a temporary removal of export taxes on aluminium, steel, and related products, which went into effect on 8 October 2025. The
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US: Trump to postpone implementation of 25% tariff on trucks by one month
The tariff was initially announced as part of a broader package of import duties unveiled last month, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and addressing what the administration has described as national security concerns. President
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US: Trump weighs major tariff relief to boost US auto manufacturing
The proposal aims to cut costs for major U.S. carmakers by rewarding companies that assemble vehicles domestically, supporting Trump’s job creation goals. US President Donald Trump is considering a major tariff relief plan aimed at boosting US
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Liberia introduces road fund levy on petroleum imports
All fuel imports in Liberia are now subject to a Road Fund Levy and taxes. The Commissioner of Customs issued a public notice on 17 September 2025, directing the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to begin collecting the road fund levy of USD 0.30
See MoreUS: Trump imposes 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on furniture and cabinets
Trump argued that these imports were undermining the US economy by threatening domestic wood mills, disrupting supply chains, and reducing the utilisation of American wood industries. US President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation
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Russia extends export duties on sunflower seeds, products until 2028
The export customs duty on sunflower seeds will remain at 50%, but not less than RUB 32,000 per tonne. For sunflower oil and sunflower meal, a “floating” export duty will continue to apply, calculated as 70% of the difference between the
See MoreEU to impose 25–50% tariffs on Chinese steel
The move aims to protect Europe’s steel industry, which faces pressure from global overcapacity and limits on existing safeguards set to expire in mid-2026. The European Commission plans to introduce tariffs of 25% to 50% on Chinese steel and
See MoreUS imposes 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals, adds new tariffs on trucks and furniture
The Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs effective 1 October 2025, including a 100% duty on branded pharmaceuticals and 50% tariffs levied on trucks, cabinets, vanities, and 30% tariffs on upholstered furniture. President Donald
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US: Commerce Department launches tariff investigations on medical devices, robotics, machinery
The US Department of Commerce launched Section 232 investigations into imports of medical supplies, PPE, robotics, industrial machinery, and critical materials to assess domestic supply and foreign trade impacts, potentially raising tariffs. The
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Indonesia, EU conclude free trade agreement to counter US tariffs
Nearly ten years of negotiations between the EU and Indonesia were accelerated by the threat of former US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff measures, resulting in a free trade deal that will eliminate most tariffs between the two
See MoreArgentina sets 0% export duty on select products
The benefit will remain in effect until 31 October 2025, or until export sales declarations total USD 7 billion, whichever comes first. Argentina has published Decree No. 682 in the Official Bulletin on 22 September 2025, which introduces a
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US: USTR consults Section 301 tariff exclusions for Chinese imports beyond November ‘25
The consultation is set to conclude on 16 October 2025. The US Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a public consultation on whether to extend 178 product exclusions from the section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports beyond 29 November
See MoreUS: Supreme Court schedules Trump’s tariff hearing for 5 November
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on November 5 to decide the legality of former President Trump's broad global tariffs. The US Supreme Court has scheduled 5 November 2025 to hear arguments on the legality of former President Donald
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US: Commerce Department moves to broaden Section 232 steel, aluminium tariffs
The submission period will close at 11:59 PM ET on 29 September 2025. The US Department of Commerce has initiated the September 2025 submission period for requests to add further derivative steel and aluminium products to the existing section 232
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Mexico: Government proposes raising tariffs on Asian automobiles, steel, textiles
Mexico plans tariff hikes on cars, steel, toys and textiles from China and other Asian countries. Mexico plans to raise import tariffs on cars imported from China and several Asian countries to 50%, the maximum allowed under global trade
See MoreUS: Supreme Court to fast-track Trump tariff case
The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in early November 2025 following the Court of Appeals’ upholding of a 28 May ruling that the Trump Administration exceeded its authority to impose broad tariffs under the International Emergency
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