The U.S. and Ecuador agreed on a reciprocal trade framework to expand market access, reduce tariffs, address non-tariff barriers, and enhance labor, environmental, and digital trade standards while strengthening economic and national security cooperation.
During the APEC 2025 meeting, Presidents Trump and Xi reached a landmark trade deal to rebalance U.S.-China economic relations and expand market access. On Nov. 4, the White House issued Executive Orders formalizing the agreement. Most recently, a CBP guidance on Nov. 7 confirmed the updated tariff rates, including the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and the reduction of fentanyl-related duties to 10%.
The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, light trucks, and key parts under Section 232 to strengthen domestic manufacturing. On October 31, 2025, CBP released guidance detailing duty offset procedures for eligible importers, outlining how to file claims through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
CBP issued updated guidance on Sept.15, 2025, implementing the U.S.–Japan agreement, securing $550B in investment and applying a 15% baseline tariff on autos and parts. In a new Fact Sheet, the White House outlines Japan’s Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Framework and targeted investments in energy, AI, electronics, manufacturing, and U.S. supply chains.
The United States and Cambodia finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement removing tariffs on all U.S. goods and improving market access. The deal covers digital trade, IP protection, customs modernization, and labor and environmental standards, marking a major step in strengthening U.S.–Cambodia trade ties.
The U.S. and Malaysia have reached a reciprocal trade agreement to expand market access for exporters, streamline tariffs and regulations, enforce labor and environmental standards, strengthen digital trade and IP protections, and open commercial opportunities across sectors including aerospace, energy, and critical minerals.
The U.S. and Vietnam agreed on a Reciprocal Trade Framework to expand market access, reduce trade barriers, and enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Thailand will eliminate tariffs on about 99% of U.S. goods, while the U.S. will maintain a 19% reciprocal tariff rate and apply zero tariffs on select Thai-origin products.
The U.S. and Thailand have agreed on a new reciprocal trade framework to enhance economic ties. Thailand will remove tariff barriers on approximately 99% of goods, covering nearly all categories of U.S. industrial and agricultural exports., while the U.S. maintains 19% reciprocal tariff rate on Thai-origin goods.
The U.S. Trade Representative has launched a Section 301 investigation to assess China’s adherence to the Phase One Trade Agreement. The review will determine compliance, gather public input, and consider future trade enforcement actions based on findings.
UPS is destroying some international packages that fail to clear U.S. customs because of missing paperwork. The end of the de minimis exemption has led to stricter rules, causing delays and confusion for customers and businesses.
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