United States of America: Proclamation imposing a temporary import surcharge to address fundamental international payments problems
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
24 Feb 2026 in force
20 Feb 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
International trade
Policy Instrument
Import tariff
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Proclamation imposing temporary import surcharge of 10 per cent ad valorem pursuant to Sections 122 and 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 entered into force
On 24 February 2026, the 10 per cent ad valorem surcharge imposed by the Proclamation signed on 20 February 2026 entered into force. The Proclamation was issued pursuant to section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2132) and section 604 of the…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
President signed Proclamation imposing temporary import surcharge of 10 per cent ad valorem pursuant to Sections 122 and 604 of the Trade Act of 1974
On 20 February 2026, the President signed the Proclamation imposing a temporary import surcharge of 10 per cent ad valorem on articles imported into the United States, effective 24 February 2026, pursuant to section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government