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What are the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US?

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Published on: 13 June 2025
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The Q&A provides guidance on the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US).

What types of tariffs have the US imposed in 2025?

Since the beginning of 2025, the US has imposed a variety of tariffs. These include:

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    the first tariff of 10% imposed only against China, which was subsequently increased to 145% and then later reduced back to the original 10%

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    product specific tariffs. For example a 25% duty on steel and aluminium as well as vehicles

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    a baseline tariff of 10%. This baseline tariff would apply to all imports from all countries (in other words the origin of the product does not matter). Such a baseline tariff would apply over and above any other applicable tariff (such as a product specific tariff of an MFN or preferential tariff). The baseline tariff was imposed on 2 April 2025

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    reciprocal tariffs. These reciprocal tariffs are imposed on a host of countries which in many instances exceed the baseline tariffs. These tariffs were set to commence one week after

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