USMCA Goods Remain Exempt

President Trump issued an Executive Order raising the duties on Canadian goods bound for the U.S. from 25% to 35%, effective today, August 1, 2025. The order clearly states that “Goods qualifying for preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue to remain not subject to the IEEPA Canada tariffs.”

Another important change noted in the Executive Order raises the tariff on transshipments from 35% to 40%. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued official guidance through its Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS, #65798609) overnight, with guidance on the additional duties on Canadian imports.

Due to the rapidly changing application and modifications of duty rates, please note that Deringer is not responsible for coordinating the timing of U.S. entry and imposed tariff rates.