By the powers granted to me as President under the U.S. Constitution and various legislative authorities, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq), and others, I hereby announce the following:
Section. 1. Background
In Executive Order 14257 dated April 2, 2025, which addresses the persistent U.S. goods trade deficit through a reciprocal tariff system, I declared a national emergency due to the extensive and ongoing trade deficits impacting our national security and economy. This emergency stems largely from conditions external to the United States. In Section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257, I noted that should any trading partner retaliate through import duties or other measures, I reserve the right to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) to fortify our response.
Following this, on April 8, 2025, I amended Executive Order 14257 to adjust the HTSUS in light of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) announced retaliation against our initial tariffs, raising the applicable duties on imports from the PRC.
On April 9, 2025, the PRC’s State Council Tariff Commission declared an 84% tariff on all U.S. goods entering China, effective April 10, 2025. In response, and in accordance with Section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257, I have decided to escalate our duties on imports from the PRC to address this retaliatory action, which exacerbates the trade deficits and threatens our national security.
Section 4(c) of Executive Order 14257 states that if a trading partner takes meaningful steps toward fair trade practices, I may consider reducing tariffs. Since the issuance of Executive Order 14257, over 75 foreign trading partners have engaged with the U.S. to rectify trade imbalances, marking a stark contrast to the PRC’s actions.
In light of this, I have determined that it is suitable to temporarily suspend the individual ad valorem duties for the trading partners listed in Annex I of Executive Order 14257, for a period of 90 days, with the exception of the PRC. Instead, these partners will incur an additional 10% ad valorem duty during this period.
Sec. 2. Suspension of Country-Specific Ad Valorem Rates of Duty
Effective April 10, 2025, and lasting until July 9, 2025, I am suspending the second paragraph of section 3(a) from Executive Order 14257. During this time, all goods imported into the U.S. from the countries outlined in Annex I will be subject to an additional 10% ad valorem duty, barring certain exceptions.
Sec. 3. Tariff Modifications
In recognition of the PRC’s further retaliation, the HTSUS will be modified as follows, effective April 10, 2025:
(a) The product description in heading 9903.01.25 of the HTSUS will be revised to clarify that it applies to products from all countries, excluding those detailed in headings 9903.01.26-9903.01.33 and the PRC.
(b) The tariff rate in heading 9903.01.63 will be adjusted from 84% to 125%, and the effective date will change from April 9, 2025, to April 10, 2025.
(c) Amendments will be made to U.S. note 2 to subchapter III of chapter 99 to reflect the new tariff rates.
(d) Various headings within the HTSUS will be suspended for a period of 90 days starting April 10, 2025.
Sec. 4. De Minimis Tariff Increase
To prevent circumvention of these tariffs and uphold the integrity of Executive Orders 14257 and 14256, I am instituting the following increases:
(a) The ad valorem duty outlined in Executive Order 14256 will rise from 90% to 120%.
(b) The duty on postal items will increase from $75 to $100 effective May 2, 2025, and from $150 to $200 effective June 1, 2025.
Sec. 5. Implementation
The Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative are directed to implement this order in consultation with other relevant officials, ensuring compliance with the law, including any necessary amendments to regulations or notices in the Federal Register.
Sec. 6. General Provisions
(a) This order shall not impair existing authorities or functions of any U.S. department or agency.
(b) Implementation will be consistent with applicable law and appropriations.
(c) This order does not create any enforceable rights or benefits against the United States or its entities.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
April 9, 2025.
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