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On June 11, the President announced on Truth Social that the “the deal with China is done.” According to the post, the President and the President of China are working toward final approval.

The Truth Social posting by the President states that the tariffs on Chinese origin goods will be 55%. The 55% will be a combination of existing tariffs including 10% IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, 20% IEEPA drug/border tariffs, and the 25% Section 301 tariff that covers most Chinese origin goods (note some Section 301 rates are currently higher and some are lower).

Full details are not yet known.

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For June, we are highlighing Maria “Connie” Villarreal. Connie came to JAS in 2022 and found a great interest in Customs and wanted to learn more.  She wanted to expand her skills and take the opportunity to serve as a team leader and trainer for colleagues.  Connie firmly believes in embracing opportunities for growth and shows enthusiasm about exploring fresh perspectives and experiences that promote career progression.

As a spouse and parent of four children (two that have reached adulthood), Connie makes time for hobbies and family bonding. She loves to read romance and thriller books, watching movies, and spending time with her loved ones. She also cherishes opportunities to indulge in spa days with her youngest daughter and cook meals with her son.

Connie is another example that “People Make the Difference.”

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In May, JAS Forwarding (USA) Inc. Compliance team met at the USA Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.  During the meetings, the team worked to align on all of the trade changes and learn from each other to continue to provide positive impacts to our clients.

From Left to Right: Ted Myron, Xenia Vazquez, Leah Ellis, Calvin Oh, Margaret Christian, Casey Hughes, Laurie Arnold, Scott Cassell, and Yvette Sosa

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The Court of International Trade has determined that IEEPA does not give the President authority to impose reciprocal or drug/border tariffs.

The Adminstration immediately appealed and requested a stay in the Court of Appeals Federal Circuit which has ben approved.  This means that IEEPA tariffs will remain in effect while this is being reviewed in the appellate process.

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The USTR has announced that they will extend Section 301 exclusions for 164 items plus 14 exclusions covering solar manufacturing equipment.  These items were extended on May 30, 2024, and September 18, 2025 respectively and were set to expire on May 31, 2025.  The new expiration date is August 31, 2025.

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On June 3, 2025, the President signed a proclamation, “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States.” This proclamation addresses previous statements on increasing steel and aluminum duties from 25% to 50%.

Per the proclamation, all countries except for U.K. will now be subject to 50% for 232 tariffs on steel/aluminum and derivatives. Steel/aluminum and derivative imports from the U.K. will remain at 25% at least through July 9.  The Commerce Secretary may adjust the rate at that time if needed.

This is effective for consumption entries as of 12:01am Eastern time June 4, 2025, and there are no in-transit exemptions, and no drawback is allowed on these duties.

With regards to steel/aluminum and derivative items,duties will be applied as follows:

• Automobiles/auto parts
  
  • Section 232 automobiles and auto parts
    
    • Automobiles will be subject to 25% tariff rate
    • Auto parts will be subject to 25% tariffs on the non-U.S. content
• Products of Canada/Mexico
  
  • Section 232 steel/aluminum
    
    • Items will be subject to 50% tariff rate
    • IEEPA Drug/Border tariff will not apply to Section 232 steel/aluminum items at 50%
  • 232 derivatives
    
    • 232 derivatives will be subject to 50% tariff rate on non-U.S. steel/aluminum content value
    • 232 derivatives will be subject to 25% IEEPA Drug/Border tariff on the other (non-steel/aluminum content)
• Products of countries other than Canada/Mexico
  
  • Section 232 steel/aluminum
    
    • Items will be subject to a 50% tariff rate (25% for the U.K.)
    • IEEPA Drug/Border tariff (20%) WILL apply to items from China
  • 232 derivatives
    
    • 232 derivatives will be subject to 50% tariff rate on non-U.S. steel/aluminum content value (25% for the U.K.)
    • 232 derivatives will be subject to the current reciprocal tariff rate (10% June 4) on other (non-steel/aluminum content)

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