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copper tariff

Trump Imposes 50% U.S. Tariff on Copper Effective August 1, Citing National Security

Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Boost U.S. Industry: On July 9, President Trump announced via Truth Social that a 50% tariff on copper imports will take effect August 1, following a “robust national security assessment” under Section 232 of U.S. trade law. The move is intended to resuscitate U.S. copper smelting, deemed […]

Vietnam Trade Tariff Policy

U.S.–Vietnam Trade Deal Offers Glimpse into Next Phase of Targeted Tariffs

US-Vietnam Trade Agreement Signals Next Wave of Targeted Tariffs: On Thursday, President Trump unveiled a carefully calibrated bilateral trade agreement with Vietnam, signaling a strategic shift in U.S. tariff policy. Under the deal: Most Vietnamese imports will face a 20% tariff, down sharply from the temporary 46% applied in April. A punitive 40% rate will […]

international trade law

U.S. Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump’s Tariffs Amid Legal Battle

Federal Courts Are Taking Legal Steps Against US Trade Tariffs: Under International trade law, President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were essentially imposed by the U.S. Decision of Appeals for the Federal Circuit when a lower court determined that they were illegal. This is an important victory. This decision introduces an extra layer of complexity […]