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Summary:
The table below presents a structured timeline of executive actions, policy directives, and trade-related decisions issued by President Trump’s administration from January 2025 to the present. It focuses on critical areas such as tariffs, economic sanctions (OFAC), the priorities of the Department of Justice, customs regulations, and broader trade and economic policies.
The table captures significant policy shifts, including the imposition and threats of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China, and other countries; sanctions targeting individuals, international organizations, and foreign entities; and efforts to align federal agencies with an “America First” economic and diplomatic agenda. As a whole, the actions summarized below illustrate the administration’s approach to trade protectionism, economic nationalism, and regulatory intervention, which has far-reaching implications for global trade relationships, U.S. businesses, and international law enforcement efforts.
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| Date | Source | Category | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/26 | Court of International Trade Case No. 1:26-cv-01259 RKE Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States |
Tariffs | The Court of International Trade (CIT) approved plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal request in the Atmus Filtration case, the lead case for IEEPA tariff refund suits. The dismissal order itself does not provide details on the plaintiff’s reasoning. Proceedings in the CIT related to IEEPA tariff refunds and CBP’s continued development of a refund process will likely proceed under a new lead case. |
| 4/2/2026 | White House Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States |
Tariffs | President Trump issued a proclamation updating Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper products. Under the new proclamation, the Section 232 metal tariffs will apply to the full value of the imported aluminum, steel, or copper product as opposed to the product’s metal content percentage. Covered articles made entirely or almost entirely of aluminum, steel, or copper are generally subject to a 50% tariff while covered articles substantially made of steel, aluminum, or copper are subject to a 25% tariff rate, with certain exclusions. The derivatives inclusion process used previously to expand coverage of the tariffs to additional products is now terminated. Instead, the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are authorized to include additional derivatives on a rolling basis. The new tariff rates are effective April 6, 2026. For more details see our trade alert here and the White House Fact Sheet here. |
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