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Trump Says Mexico Tariffs Delayed a Month

In a message on X this morning, President Trump said he had a “very friendly conversation” with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, during which Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to the borders to focus on halting fentanyl and illegal immigration into the U.S. at the Southern border. This led to a mutual agreement to pause the 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico for one month, as negotiations between the two countries continues.

“I look forward to participating in those negotiations, with President Sheinbaum, as we attempt to achieve a ‘deal’ between our two Countries,” President Trump said.

It is still uncertain if the 25% Canadian tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will be implemented by midnight, Feb. 4, as announced on Saturday, or if an agreement will be reached between President Trump and Canadian President Justin Trudeau to pause those tariffs, as well.

Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified the trade on Sunday evening, Feb. 2, that a Federal Register Notice will be published by the agency which will provide more specifics, including further details on relevant updates to the HTSUS. It’s unclear how this announcement from President Trump regarding the 25% Mexico tariffs being delayed a month will impact CBP’s Federal Register notice.

NCBFAA will continue to keep our members informed with Trump tariff updates through eblasts, as well as a dedicated "Trump Tariffs Updates" webpage on our website.

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ST&R Trade Advisory – Trump Imposes Tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico – ‘The Tariff War Has Begun’

Feb 2, 2025 | Chris Gillis

The following analysis was provided by NCBFAA Legislative Advisor Nicole Bivens Collinson of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

The tariff war has begun. The U.S. started the war as President Trump issued Executive Orders for Canada, China and Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 1, imposing tariffs.

Invoking authority principally under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), however referencing section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the President is imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Feb. 4. However, if you can certify that your goods were on the vessel or in transit on the final mode of transport by 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 1 and they are entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET, Feb. 4, the goods will not be subject to the tariffs.

The tariffs will be 25% on all products of Canada, except that only a 10% tariff will be imposed on Canadian “energy or energy resources” 

The term “energy” or “energy resources” means crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals, as defined by 30 U.S.C. 1606 (a)(3). 

The tariffs will be 25% on all products of Mexico.

The tariffs will be 10% on all products of China. 

These tariffs will be in addition to any other applicable duties, fees, and charges.

“Products of” Canada, Mexico and China will be defined in a separate Federal Register notice by the Department of Homeland Security when it creates additional HTSUS provisions to apply these tariffs.

The U.S. may increase or expand in scope the tariffs if a country retaliates.

Goods admitted into an FTZ must do so under privileged foreign status and will be subject to the additional duty upon entry into the commerce of the U.S., effective Feb. 4.

There is an exception from the tariffs for goods entered into an FTZ under “domestic status.”

There will be no duty drawback allowed for the additional duties paid.

There will be NO section 321/de minimis (less than $800) shipments allowed for products of Canada, Mexico, or China.

The duties do not apply to the following:

  1. any postal, telegraphic, telephonic, or other personal communication, which does not involve a transfer of anything of value;
  2. donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of articles, such as food, clothing, and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering, except to the extent that the President determines that such donations 
    1. (A) would seriously impair his ability to deal with any national emergency declared under section 1701 of this title
    2. (B) are in response to coercion against the proposed recipient or donor, or 
    3. (C) would endanger Armed Forces of the United States which are engaged in hostilities or are in a situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances; or [2]
  1. the importation from any country, or the exportation to any country, whether commercial or otherwise, regardless of format or medium of transmission, of any information or informational materials, including but not limited to, publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks, and news wire feeds. The exports exempted from regulation or prohibition by this paragraph do not include those which are otherwise controlled for export under section 4604[3] of this title, or under section 4605[3] of this title to the extent that such controls promote the nonproliferation or antiterrorism policies of the United States, or with respect to which acts are prohibited by chapter 37 of title 18; or
  2. any transactions ordinarily incident to travel to or from any country, including importation of accompanied baggage for personal use, maintenance within any country including payment of living expenses and acquisition of goods or services for personal use, and arrangement or facilitation of such travel including nonscheduled air, sea, or land voyages. 

There is no mention of an exclusion process.

We are seeking clarification as to whether the duty-free base rate for goods qualifying for FTA preference will be impacted. 

We are also seeking clarification as to whether chapter 98 goods are excluded from additional tariffs.

Canada has already announced its retaliatory tariffs of 25% on $155 Billion on U.S. goods, with tariffs of $30 billion going into effect on Feb. 4, and the remainder to go into effect in 21 days to allow Canadian companies time to adjust and ships goods. We could also see the U.S. 25% tariffs on Canadian imports increase again as the EO states that if a country retaliates against the U.S., the U.S. may increase or revise the tariffs.

We do not yet know how Mexico and China will respond, but we can anticipate more retaliatory tariffs – possibly on Sunday, Feb. 2.

We will share more information as soon as we have it.

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Meanwhile, NCBFAA on Friday, Jan. 31, requested a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) public call with the trade early next week for additional industry guidance.

Several NCBFAA Officers have already been interviewed and/or approached by media outlets such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal. The association also appreciates the insightful and timely coverage of International Trade Today. NCBFAA members will undoubtedly demonstrate to their import and export customers in the days, weeks, and months ahead that we will compliantly and professionally help them navigate these tariffs and their impacts on cross-border trade.

NCBFAA will also continue to keep our members informed with Trump tariff updates through the Monday Morning eBriefing and eblasts, and a dedicated webpage on our website.

CBP Prepares to Implement Trump Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Imports

Feb 2, 2025 | Chris Gillis

With the recently imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China by President Trump to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, Feb. 4, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notified the trade on Sunday evening, Feb. 2, that a Federal Register Notice will be published by the agency which will provide more specifics, including further details on relevant updates to the HTSUS. 

CBP also noted that duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 is not available for products subject to the additional tariffs, effective on 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 4. The agency said it will provide, via CSMS, additional technical updates regarding duty-free de minimis treatment following the publication of the Federal Register notice.

“We understand that there will be many questions regarding implementation of these tariffs, and we are committed to clear and timely communication,” CBP said. “We will provide significant updates as we receive them.” 

CBP said any questions may be directed to the agency at TradeEvents@cbp.dhs.gov.