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The Most Comprehensive Timeline of Trump’s 2025 Tariffs on China
Below is a full timeline of the tariff measures imposed on China since President Trump returned to the White House in early 2025.
Compiled and published by SS Group.
📅 February 1, 2025
Citing the fentanyl threat posed by China, Trump imposed an additional 10% ad valorem duty on all Chinese imports—referred to as the initial “Fentanyl Tariff.”
Effective February 4, 2025.
📅 February 10, 2025
Trump reinstated the full 25% steel tariff, including tariffs on derivative steel products—restarting Section 232 duties.
Effective March 12, 2025.
The additional tariff on aluminum and its derivatives was increased from 10% to 25%.
Effective March 12, 2025.
📅 March 3, 2025
The Fentanyl Tariff was raised from 10% to 20%.
📅 March 24, 2025
The U.S. may impose a 25% additional tariff on any country whose exports to the U.S. include products associated with Venezuelan oil imports (direct or indirect).
Effective April 2, 2025.
📅 March 26, 2025
Trump invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and certain automotive parts, citing national security concerns.
📅 April 2, 2025
The U.S. eliminated de minimis treatment and imposed a 30% ad valorem duty on small parcels, effective May 2, 2025.
Beginning June 1, all inbound packages are subject to a $50 fee per parcel.
A universal 10% ad valorem surcharge was imposed on all U.S. trading partners due to the U.S. trade deficit.
Effective April 5 for 90 days.
Shortly after, Trump introduced differentiated rates—China was increased to 34%, effective April 9.
📅 April 8, 2025
In retaliation for China’s April 4 tariff increase to 34%, the U.S. raised the China-specific surcharge from 34% to 84%.
The small-parcel tariff rose from 30% to 90%, and the per-mail fee (after June 1) was increased from $50 to $150.
📅 April 9, 2025
Responding to China’s increase to 84%, the U.S. elevated China’s tariff to 125%, and the small-parcel rate to 120%.
Package fee for entries after June 1 was raised from $150 to $200.
📅 May 12, 2025
Following U.S.–China talks, Trump adjusted China tariffs:
1. Tariffs reduced from 125% to 34%.
—Of the 34%, 24% was suspended, and only 10% would be collected for 90 days (excluding semiconductors cited in the presidential memo).
Effective May 14 – August 12.
2. Small-parcel tariff lowered from 120% to 54%.
The $100 per-parcel fee remained.
Effective May 2, 2025.
📅 June 3, 2025
Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum were increased from 25% to 50%.
Effective June 4, 2025.
📅 July 7, 2025
The extended 10% surcharge for select trade partners (excluding China) was prolonged to August 1.
China’s surcharge remained suspended.
Reciprocal tariff rates were modified—China still subject to the 10% extra ad valorem.
📅 July 30, 2025
Trump imposed tariffs on several copper categories due to national security concerns.
A 50% general tariff applied to copper semi-manufactures and copper-intensive derivative products.
Effective August 1, 2025.
The U.S. suspended all de minimis exemptions, meaning all small parcels must pay duty.
Effective August 29, 2025.
📅 July 31, 2025
Trump again modified reciprocal tariff rates for global partners—China was not included, meaning China remained subject to the 10% extra tariff.
Applies to goods entered or withdrawn for consumption before October 5, 2025.
📅 August 11, 2025
Suspension of China’s 24% surcharge continued—China remained at 10% until November 10, 2025.
📅 August 19, 2025
The U.S. Commerce Department added 407 new steel and aluminum categories to the tariff list, with rates up to 50%, including a substantial range of auto parts worth up to $240 billion in annual imports.
Effective August 18 at 12:01 a.m.
📅 August 28, 2025
The USTR extended the Section 301 tariff exclusions—178 items—by an additional 90 days, until November 29, 2025.
📅 September 5, 2025
Trump modified reciprocal tariff coverage.
Countries signing a “Reciprocal Trade & Security Agreement” with the U.S. may receive MFN tariff treatment on select products.
Effective September 8, 2025.
📅 September 25, 2025
Due to national economic threats posed by current wood import volumes, the U.S. imposed:
10% tariff on most softwood lumber and timber
25% tariff on upholstered wood furniture
25% tariff on kitchen cabinets & bathroom vanities (including parts)
Effective October 14, 2025.
📅 October 10, 2025
The USTR amended several aspects of the April 17 actions aimed at restoring U.S. shipbuilding:
Revised calculation of service fees for operators using foreign-built roll-on/roll-off vessels — set at $46 per net ton, effective October 14.
Cancelled the rule allowing suspension of LNG export licenses for violating foreign-built vessel restrictions—retroactive to April 17.
Imposed a 100% tariff on certain shore-based cranes and cargo-handling equipment.
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