Tariff Timeline
Every major tariff action, executive order, and court ruling since January 2025 — in chronological order.
10% Tariff on All Chinese Imports (IEEPA)
Additional 10% tariff on all goods from China, citing fentanyl emergency.
25% Tariff on Canada & Mexico (IEEPA)
25% tariff on most Canadian and Mexican imports. 10% on Canadian energy. Multiple pauses and reimpositions followed.
China Rate Raised to 20%
Additional 10% added to China tariffs, bringing IEEPA total to 20%.
Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Expanded (Section 232)
25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from all countries. Removed previous exemptions for allies.
"Liberation Day" Reciprocal Tariffs
Sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs on nearly all trading partners. Base 10% rate with higher rates for specific countries. China raised to 145%.
90-Day Pause on Most Reciprocal Tariffs
90-day pause reducing most countries to 10% base rate. China excluded — remained at 145%.
US-China Geneva Agreement
China rate reduced from 145% to 30% for 90 days as part of trade negotiations.
Auto Tariffs — 25% (Section 232)
25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts.
De Minimis Threshold Ended for China
Eliminated the $800 duty-free de minimis exemption for packages from China. Affects Temu, Shein, AliExpress shipments.
Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Illegal
Supreme Court struck down use of IEEPA for broad tariffs, requiring refunds estimated at $175B. Administration pivots to Section 122.
Section 122 Temporary Tariffs — 10%
10% temporary tariff on estimated $1.2 trillion (34%) of annual imports under Section 122 authority. Expires after 150 days.
Furniture & Heavy Trucks Added to Section 232
Section 232 expanded to cover imported furniture and heavy commercial trucks.
Section 122 Tariffs Set to Rise to 15%
Treasury Secretary Bessent announces Section 122 tariff will increase from 10% to 15%. USTR and Commerce conducting trade studies for further tariff authority.
Penn Wharton: Effective Rate 8.9%, China at 31.6%
Penn Wharton Budget Model reports effective tariff rate of 8.9% through February 2026. China faces 31.6% effective rate. $224.8B in new tariff revenue collected Jan 2025-Feb 2026. Steel/aluminum at 40.1%.
Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Rise to 50% (Section 232)
Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum doubled from 25% to 50%. Effective tariff on steel/aluminum products already at 40.1%.
Key Economic Markers
~$1.4T
Imports affected by tariffs
$230B+
Estimated annual tariff revenue
12
Major tariff actions since Jan 2025