U.S. Tariffs & Trade - What you need to know The U.S. is imposing new tariffs on Chinese imports and ship repairs, with added maritime and cybersecurity regulations. Legal challenges and proposed reforms are shaping enforcement and long-term trade strategy. Articles Lauren Wilgus Published: June 09, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf Reciprocal Tariffs (Executive Order 14298, May 12, 2025) Certain imports from China now subject to a 10% tariff until August 11, 2025 Low-value imports (≤ $800) face a reduced tariff rate of 54%. The $100 duty per postal item remained in effect until June 1, 2025. Exemptions: The 20% across-the-board tariff under EO 14195 (as amended). Additional tariffs imposed against China, including antidumping/countervailing duties. Tariffs under Sections 201 and 301 of the Trade Act.The temporary 10% Reciprocal Tariff on goods from all other countries except Canada, Mexico, China, Cuba, Belarus, Russia, and North Korea (paused until July 9).Goods excluded under EO 14257 remain unaffected. USCIT’s Ruling on Reciprocal Tariffs On May 28, 2025, USCIT (“United States Court of International Trade”) issued a permanent injunction concluding that tariffs imposed by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) exceeded the President’s statutory authority, negating the following tariffs 10% baseline tariff Higher country-specific reciprocal tariffs due to go into effect on July 9 for most countries and August 12 for China Additional fentanyl tariffs On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily stayed the USCIT decision pending a decision on a more permanent stay until all appeals conclude. As a result, the tariffs remain in effect for now. USTR Section 301 Actions Final Rule on Chinese Maritime Sector Chinese operators and owners will face a $50/net ton port fee starting October 14, 2025, increasing by $30 per year over three years Chinese-built vessels not Chinese-owned/controlled