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Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses Into the United States
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation to impose tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), their parts, and buses to safeguard U.S. national security. Following a report from the Secretary of Commerce, which identified significant import penetration and dependency on foreign suppliers as threats, the President authorized a 25% tariff on MHDVs and parts, and a 10% tariff on buses. This action aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, secure supply chains, and maintain military readiness by reducing reliance on foreign imports. The proclamation also includes provisions for importers to potentially offset these tariffs based on U.S. content in their products.
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Oct 06, 2025
FRAdjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
Oct 06, 2025
FRAdjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
Aug 05, 2025
FRAdjusting Imports of Copper Into the United States
On July 30, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10962 to adjust imports of copper into the United States. This action imposes a 50% tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, effective August 1, 2025. The decision follows a report by the Secretary of Commerce, which found that the current levels of copper imports threaten U.S. national security by undermining domestic production capabilities. The proclamation aims to bolster domestic copper production, reduce reliance on foreign imports, and strengthen national security by ensuring a stable supply of this critical material for infrastructure and defense systems.
Jul 30, 2025
Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation imposing a 50% tariff on imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, effective August 1, 2025. This action follows a report from the Secretary of Commerce, which found that current copper import levels threaten U.S. national security by undermining domestic production capabilities essential for defense and infrastructure. The proclamation aims to reduce reliance on foreign copper, bolster domestic production, and strengthen supply chains critical to national security. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce is tasked with monitoring copper imports and may recommend further actions to ensure national security is not compromised. The proclamation also outlines procedures for identifying and imposing tariffs on certain copper derivatives to prevent circumvention of these measures.
May 28, 2025
FRNational Maritime Day, 2025
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring May 22, 2025, as National Maritime Day. This proclamation honors the United States Merchant Marine for their critical role in national defense and economic strength, highlighting their contributions from historical events like World War II to current global trade. The proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day by displaying the U.S. flag and requests that all American-flagged ships dress ship. This annual observance commemorates the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship, the S.S. Savannah, in 1819.