The new tariffs are going into effect on August 1, 2025, for many countries with new reciprocal tariff rates. Additionally, a wide variety of tariffs took effect on August 7, 2025. There is also a 50% tariff on imports from India that started on August 27, 2025. Some tariffs related to China have been extended or have special timing considerations.
Key Dates for Tariffs in August 2025:
- August 1, 2025: New reciprocal tariff rates take effect for many countries after tariff letters were sent out by President Trump.
- August 7, 2025: A broad range of new tariffs on imports from countries including the EU, Japan, China, and South Korea took effect, raising U.S. import taxes significantly.
- August 12, 2025: A noted tariff duty rate change on goods from China and related regions.
- August 27, 2025: Trump's 50% tariff on imports from India started.
These tariffs are part of a significant trade policy effort to adjust the U.S. import tariff structure and address trade deficits, with tariffs on many goods and trading partners being raised or modified starting in August 2025.
If more detail is needed on specific tariff schedules by country or product, that can be provided.
