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Tariff Policies Change Rapidly – Pacifinex Keeps You Informed!

Global tariff markets saw renewed turbulence last week, with exporters urged to watch for emerging cost shifts. On July 20, the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 50% on select Canadian goods, covering alcohol, cement, dairy products, apparel and other sectors.

 

Then on July 23, it officially unveiled new Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 countries and regions under a four-tier graduated framework. Additional duties of 10% or 12.5% will apply to certain economies; Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR face the top extra tariff rate of 12.5%.

 

Meanwhile, U.S. trade restrictions against China keep escalating. The U.S. Department of Commerce issued final anti-dumping and countervailing duty rulings on Chinese L-lysine exports. The maximum anti-dumping rate hits 139.83%, while the peak countervailing duty rate stands at 82.11%.

 

The U.S. has steadily expanded tariff adjustments recently. A string of measures ranging from sector-specific tariffs to trade probes is reshaping global supply chain layouts.