Trump Exempts Goods Subject to Canada, Mexico Tariffs From 232s on Steel and Aluminum
President Donald Trump issued an executive order April 29 exempting all goods "subject to" International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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The order also exempts goods subject to Section 232 tariffs on autos and auto parts from both the IEEPA Canada and Mexico tariffs and the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, as expected.
The order says the new exemptions retroactively apply to all entries beginning March 4, and “any refunds will be processed pursuant to applicable laws and” CBP ”standard procedures for such refunds.”