April 9, 2025, the National Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Association of America (NCBFAA), released the following announcement from the White House, with regards to increased tariffs on China.

President Trump that a 90-day pause and a “substantially lowered” of the reciprocal tariffs, effective immediately.

“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable. Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non Monetary Tariffs, and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel will continue to monitor this situation.

The Trade is pending an official announcement and additional guidance from Customs and Border Protection on the implementation of the increased tariffs.

John S. Connor will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates when available.

If you have any questions, please contact our Compliance Team or your Connor account supervisor.