Source: Supply Chain Dive
Date: 31st July 2025

Executive Order Sets New Tariff Rates for Over 60 Trading Partners, Reshaping Global Trade Dynamics.

The United States government will implement a series of country-specific tariffs on August 7, following an executive order issued by the administration.

This new directive establishes tariff rates for over 60 trading partners, with duties ranging from 10% to 41%, depending on the country. The policy replaces the previous baseline 10% levy and aims to reflect recent trade agreements and ongoing negotiations.

Countries that have agreed to “meaningful trade and security commitments” during the pause in country-specific tariffs have been assigned updated rates, while others that did not engage in negotiations or offer adequate terms face higher tariffs.

Imports from select countries, including Canada, Mexico, and China, will remain subject to separate duties, and all goods from unlisted countries will default to the baseline 10% tariff. A notable 25% tariff will be imposed on imports from one South Asian country, as previously announced.

To avoid disruptions, the order allows goods already loaded and en route to U.S. ports before August 7 to enter duty-free if cleared by October 5.

However, shipments found to have been transshipped to evade these duties will face a steep 40% tariff and potential additional penalties.

The executive order solidifies the country-specific duties announced earlier this year and underscores the administration’s intention to recalibrate international trade relationships through targeted tariff measures.