Tariffs on China
August 24, 2017
Federal Agency Investigation
President Trump directs USTR to investigate Chinese economic practices.
Report Findings & Recommendations
Report issued finding unfair economic policies.
March 22, 2018
Consultation
Formed part of the seven-month long investigative process; initial 5-week consultation and second 7-week consultation.
May 22, 2018
June 20, 2018
Legislative and Regulatory Action
USTR proposed action issued April 6, 2018.
July 6, 2018
Take-Effect Date & Exclusion Process
Took effect 16 days after the registration of the tariff action in the Federal Register.
Aluminum and steel tariffs
April 26, 2017
Federal Agency Investigation
President Trump orders US Department of Commerce (DOC) to investigate impacts of implementing tariffs on imports of aluminum.
Consultation
Formed part of the investigative process; initially launched on May 9, 2017.
June 23, 2017
Report Findings & Recommendations
Report found quantities and circumstances of aluminum imports threatened national security.
February
16, 2018
Legislative and Regulatory Action
Presidential proclamation in line with Secretary of DOC recommendations.
March 8, 2018
Take-Effect Date & Exclusion Process
Exclusion process announced March 18, 2018. Take-effect date per Presidential proclamation.
March 23, 2018
Tariffs on China
August 24, 2017
Federal Agency Investigation
President Trump directs USTR to investigate Chinese economic practices.
Report Findings & Recommendations
Report issued finding unfair economic policies.
March 22, 2018
Consultation
Formed part of the seven-month long investigative process; initial 5-week consultation and second 7-week consultation.
May 22, 2018
Legislative and Regulatory Action
USTR proposed action issued April 6, 2018.
June 20, 2018
Take-Effect Date & Exclusion Process
Took effect 16 days after the registration of the tariff action in the Federal Register.
July 6, 2018