Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation And Alignment

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The President has the authority under multiple U.S. laws, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, to address national security threats related to trade.
Executive Order 14257 (April 2, 2025) declared a national emergency due to large and persistent U.S. trade deficits and imposed additional duties to protect the U.S. economy.
Section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257 allows for modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) if trading partners retaliate.
Following a PRC announcement of retaliatory tariffs, the President modified the HTSUS to raise duties on imports from China in response.
The PRC retaliated with an 84% tariff on U.S. goods effective April 10, 2025.
More than 75 foreign trading partners have approached the U.S. to address trade reciprocity, contrasting with PRC actions.
Under Section 4(c) of Executive Order 14257, the President decided to temporarily suspend duties for trading partners listed in Annex I for 90 days, except for the PRC.
Effective April 10, 2025, an additional 10% duty will apply to imports from trading partners in Annex I.
Various modifications to duty rates and descriptions in the HTSUS will take effect on April 10, including removing previous tariff rates and suspending certain provisions for 90 days.
The order aims to ensure tariffs are enforced effectively to prevent circumvention and uphold the purpose of the previous Executive Orders.
Actions are directed towards relevant government officials to implement the order, including amending regulations as necessary.
The order does not create any enforceable rights against the United States or its entities.