Trade Year in Review: De Minimis, Tariffs, HTSUS Changes, Forced Labor

ST&R is publishing a series of articles on major trade stories from the past year. Although the below articles were originally published in the ST&R Trade Report in August 2025, the issues they cover are ones traders should keep in mind going into 2026.

De Minimis Exception to be Suspended Aug. 29

50 Percent Tariff on Copper Imports Takes Effect Aug. 1

Trump Announces Additional 25 Percent Tariff on India over Russian Oil Purchases

Section 232 Tariffs Extended to Hundreds of Steel and Aluminum Derivative Products

Next Round of HTSUS Modifications Anticipated to Take Effect in 2028

Five More Priority Enforcement Sectors for Forced Labor Law

CBP Makes Changes to MID Replacement Test

In-Transit Shipment Filing Rules Revised

Trade Deficit Figures Indicate Possible Transshipment of Chinese Goods