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Section 232 Steel Tariff Timeline

Key policy developments and legal implications:

Mar 2018

Initial Section 232 Tariffs Imposed

25% global tariff on steel imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Immediate exemptions for Canada and Mexico created complex compliance requirements.

Jan 2020

TRQ System Implementation

Tariff-rate quotas established for EU, UK, and Japan, replacing absolute tariffs. Created new administrative law challenges and exclusion request opportunities.

Feb 2025

New Executive Orders

All remaining exemptions eliminated, duties maintained at 25%, and product scope expanded to include steel derivatives. Expected to generate significant litigation.

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