Trump’s import surcharge leaves room for more tariff churn
Trump’s temporary import surcharge is a 10% duty under Section 122, with exclusions, Section 232 interactions and a later-announced possibility of a higher rate under the same statute.
First recorded Apr 16, 2026·Meaningfully updated Apr 16, 2026
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Trump’s import surcharge leaves room for more tariff churn
Trump’s temporary import surcharge is a 10% duty under Section 122, with exclusions, Section 232 interactions and a later-announced possibility of a higher rate under the same statute.
Trump’s temporary import surcharge is a 10% duty under Section 122, with exclusions, Section 232 interactions and a later-announced possibility of a higher rate under the same statute.
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