Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment

This executive order enlarges and accelerates reciprocal tariffs in response to trading-partner retaliation and alignment efforts. Building on Executive Order 14257 and related orders, it allows the President to raise or suspend specific tariff rates under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and to temporarily increase duties on goods from certain trading partners, notably the PRC, in reaction to retaliation and in pursuit of greater reciprocity. It also temporarily tightens duties on low-value shipments (de minimis rules) and directs federal agencies to implement the changes through regulatory action. The overall aim is to pressure trading partners to align their policies with U.S. economic and national security interests while providing a mechanism to scale tariffs up or down as partner behavior changes. Key effects include a 10% additional duty for articles from listed trading partners for a 90-day window (April 10–July 9, 2025), a substantial tariff reclassification that could raise duties on many goods (including a move to 125% for certain categories and broad redefinitions of products), and higher charges for small, low-value shipments. Agencies are empowered to adjust regulations and notices to implement these changes.