WASHINGTON - September 5. President Donald J. Trump today signed an executive order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs he first announced on April 2, 2025, and establishing a framework for implementing agreements with our trading partners.
On April 2, the President imposed historic global reciprocal tariffs to address the national emergency posed by our large and persistent trade deficit, which is caused by the lack of reciprocity in our trade relations and other harmful policies implemented by other countries, and the consequences of that trade deficit. These duties apply to almost all imports, except for certain product classes, such as items subject to 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b); items potentially subject to other tariff regimes, such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and wood products; and articles listed in Annex II of Executive Order 14257.
The President has now determined that it is necessary and appropriate to modify the scope of the articles in Annex II to address the national emergency and to protect America's economic and national security. Certain goods have been added to Annex II, meaning that they will no longer be subject to reciprocal tariffs. These goods include goods related to ingots and certain critical minerals and pharmaceutical products that are the subject of an ongoing Section 232 investigation. Certain goods have been removed from Annex II, which means that they are now subject to reciprocal duties. These goods include certain aluminium hydroxide, resin and silicone products.
A modified Annex II is attached to today's Executive Order, and the modifications will take effect on September 8, 2025. President Trump supports reciprocal trade by creating a framework for implementing existing and future trade agreements. Today's Executive Order establishes a "Potential Tariff Adjustments for Partner Countries" (PTAAP) Annex, which contains a list of products for which the President may only be willing to apply Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment upon the conclusion of any future reciprocal trade and security agreement. These products fall into four categories:
- certain aircraft and aircraft components
- certain generic medicines and their ingredients
- unavailable natural resources and closely related derivative products
- certain agricultural products that are not grown or produced in sufficient quantities in the United States to meet domestic demand.
In order for a trading partner to achieve a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on some or all of the products listed in the PTAAP Annex, it must enter into an agreement with the United States that will help alleviate a national emergency related to the trade deficit. In addition, in determining which products in the PTAAP Annex qualify for tariff reductions, the President will evaluate, among other things, the extent of the trading partner's commitment to address U.S. trade concerns. The President has delegated authority to enter into agreements with our trading partners to senior officials, including the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative.
Decisive measures to deal with a national emergency
President Trump is modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and streamlining the implementation of trade agreements to protect US national security interests, strengthen domestic supply chains, and strengthen the US industrial base.
President Trump has taken several tariff measures in the interest of the American people, including:
Imposing a 20% tariff on China to address the supply chain of synthetic opioids, a 25% tariff on Mexico to address the flow of illegal drugs across our southern border, and a 35% tariff on Canada to address the flow of illegal drugs across our northern border. Imposing reciprocal tariffs, with many trading partners subject to individualized ad valorem reciprocal tariffs, to correct trade practices that contribute to America's exploding annual trade deficit and to correct the consequences of the exploding U.S. trade deficit.
- Imposing additional 40% duties on Brazil following recent actions by the Brazilian government that threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
- Imposition of an additional 25% duty on imports from India in response to its continued purchase of crude oil from the Russian Federation.
- Imposing Section 232 tariffs on imports of automobiles and auto parts, copper, steel and aluminum to protect and strengthen U.S. industries that are critical to America's economic prosperity and national security.
These measures protect national security, strengthen supply chains, and support U.S. workers and industries. Today's Executive Order revises Annex II to more effectively address the national emergency declared by Executive Order 14257 and establishes a process to streamline the implementation of trade agreements with U.S. trading partners. By taking additional steps today, President Trump is ensuring that U.S. trade policy benefits the American people, strengthens national security, and promotes economic justice.
Meeting the demands for the American people
President Trump's tariff policy has brought significant investment to the United States, boosting the American economy while addressing unfair trade practices that have disadvantaged American workers for decades. By imposing tariffs on countries with unreciprocal trade practices, President Trump is incentivizing manufacturing on American soil and defending our industry. The Trump administration is working with America's trading partners to create tailored trade agreements designed to eliminate their most distorting trade practices and ensure that trading partners agree with the United States on key economic and national security issues.
As part of a wide-ranging agreement with the European Union, the EU has committed to buying $750 billion worth of US energy resources and $600 billion worth of new investment in the United States, all by 2028, while accepting a 15% tariff and charging no duties to US companies. Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the United States to rebuild and expand key U.S. industries, as well as to further open its own market to U.S. exports, all while paying the base 15% tariff rate. The trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom includes billions of dollars in increased market access for American exports.
Additional trade agreements with Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam and other countries, among others, will protect our industries, open foreign markets and encourage foreign investment in U.S. industry. President Trump, who has already announced billions in resale investments, is bringing manufacturing jobs back to America, revitalizing communities and strengthening supply chains. The administration will continue to use all available tools to protect our national security, advance our economic interests, and promote a trade system based on fairness and reciprocity.
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