Current U.S. Tariffs by Country (as of August 1, 2025)

CountryTariff Rate (%)Notes
China51.1Average tariff on all goods, reduced from 126.5% after May 14, 2025 negotiations. Includes 20% “fentanyl” tariff and 10% reciprocal tariff.
Brazil50Applied to most goods, effective August 1, 2025.
Cambodia49Reciprocal tariff rate, pre-pause estimate.
Vietnam4620% baseline tariff remains; 40% on transshipments, no effective date set.
Canada35Applied to non-USMCA-compliant goods, effective August 1, 2025. Energy/potash at 10%.
India27Reciprocal tariff applied April 2, 2025; negotiations ongoing.
European Union15Agreed rate on goods, including cars, pending EU member approval.
Mexico12Non-USMCA-compliant goods face 12% reciprocal tariff; USMCA-compliant goods at 0%. 25% on non-compliant goods until negotiations conclude.
United Kingdom10Lowest negotiated rate, applies to first 100,000 vehicles annually.
Australia10Baseline tariff, permanently exempt from steel/aluminum tariffs.
Japan10Baseline tariff, with threats of higher rates if no deal by August 1, 2025.
South Korea10Baseline tariff, with threats of higher rates if no deal by August 1, 2025.
Other Countries10Baseline tariff applied to most countries, effective April 5, 2025, unless specified otherwise.

Additional Notes

  • Product-Specific Tariffs:
    • Steel: 50% (expanded to all countries except UK at 25%).
    • Aluminum: 50% (expanded to all countries except UK at 25%).
    • Automobiles: 25% on imports from most countries, with exemptions for USMCA-compliant parts.
    • Pharmaceuticals: Proposed 200% tariff, no confirmed implementation date.
    • Copper: Proposed 50% tariff, under investigation, comments due April 1, 2025.
  • Exemptions: Goods under USMCA, certain electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, copper, and energy products are often exempt from reciprocal tariffs.
  • De Minimis Exemption: Ended for China and Hong Kong; global exemption ($800 or less) ends August 29, 2025.
  • Trade Deals and Pauses: A 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs was extended to August 1, 2025, for negotiations. Some countries face higher rates if no deal is reached.
  • Economic Impact: Tariffs are estimated to raise $2.7 trillion over 2026–2035 but reduce U.S. GDP by 0.8% and increase consumer prices by 1.7% in the short term.

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