DigiKey's Tariff Resources

Updates on United States tariff policies

Due to the tariff increase announced on April 2, 2025, customers may experience unexpected pricing adjustments. DigiKey remains committed to minimizing the impact on our customers by leveraging supply chain strategies, including minimized tariff pass-through, as well as utilizing our Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and drawback programs.

April 2, 2025 - Executive Order: General Import Tariff Announced

• A 10% tariff was imposed on all imported products into the United States.
• This rate went into effect on April 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.
• See: Executive Order on April 2 Tariff Announcement - The White House

April 8, 2025 - PRC Reciprocal Tariff Increase

• The People's Republic of China (PRC) responded to U.S. tariffs with a 34% tariff on U.S. exports.
• The U.S. issued a notice threatening further escalation if China did not reverse its action.
• Later that day, the U.S. amended the Executive Order, raising tariffs on China-origin goods from 34% to 84%, a 50% increase.
• See: Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People's Republic of China - The White House

April 9, 2025 - Country-Specific Tariffs Implemented

• Country-specific tariff rates for 60 countries were implemented, as listed in Annex I of the Executive Order.
• Annex II details 8-digit Harmonized Tariff Codes that are exempt from the new rates.
• Annex III, published shortly after, outlines:
• Chapter 99 ad valorem codes subject to the new tariffs.
• Exemption codes for goods already in transit between April 5 and April 9.
• See: Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits - The White House

April 9, 2025 - Escalation of China-Specific Tariffs

• The U.S. imposed a 125% tariff on goods from China, in response to China's matching increase to 84%.
• Simultaneously, the U.S. paused reciprocal tariff increases for all countries except China, Mexico, and Canada, capping their rates at 10% for 90 days while negotiations continue.
• See: USTR Announcement on April 9 Actions

Ongoing Tariff Measures (As of April 2025)

• February 2025 tariffs remain in effect:
• 20% tariff on all China-origin goods under IEEPA.
• 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico.
• All Section 301 tariffs on China-origin goods continue unchanged.
• See: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China - The White House

May 14, 2025 - Executive Order: Modifying Reciprocal Tariffs
(Published May 12, 2025)

• The U.S. modified tariffs in response to discussions with the People's Republic of China (PRC).
• PRC tariffs were reduced from 125% to 34%.
• PRC tariffs are paused for 90 days, with a 10% interim rate during that period.
• All other tariffs affected by the agreement are also paused for 90 days.
• See: Executive Order on Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates - The White House
• See: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates - The White House

June 3, 2025 - Executive Order: Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
(Published June 3, 2025, Effective June 4, 2025)

• Steel and aluminum tariffs increased from 25% to 50%.
• The United Kingdom remains at the 25% tariff level.
• See: Fact Sheet on Section 232 Tariff Increases - The White House

July 28, 2025 - EU Reciprocal Tariffs Adjustment

• EU reciprocal tariffs were reduced from 30% to 15%, effective August 1, 2025.
• See: Fact Sheet on U.S.-EU Trade Deal - The White House

August 1, 2025 - Copper Tariffs Announced

• A new copper tariff goes into effect.
• Originally announced via Truth Social
• See: Copper Tariff Announcement - Truth Social