Amendment To Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from The People’s Republic of China
Major Shift in U.S.-China Trade: 2025 Tariff Surge Targets Low-Value Imports
This executive order outlines the U.S. government’s decision to increase tariffs on imports from the People’s Republic of China to 84%, a significant response to China’s retaliatory trade measures. Effective April 9, 2025, this policy also raises duties on low-value imports and postal shipments, eliminating many previous exemptions under de minimis thresholds. Framed as a matter of national security and economic sovereignty, the order is a continuation of broader efforts to correct persistent trade imbalances and to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Policy professionals, global trade strategists, legal experts, and business leaders will find this document critical for understanding the evolving U.S.-China trade relationship and its implications on international commerce, regulatory compliance, and global supply chains.
Whether you’re navigating import/export strategies or advising on policy implications, this resource offers valuable insights into the rationale, authority, and implementation plans driving this significant shift in trade policy.
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