President Trump signs executive order exempting some metals from tariffs
by American Sportfishing Association 8 Sep 2025 16:25 PDT
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On September 5, President Trump signed an Executive Order creating and removing exemptions from reciprocal tariffs for certain products.
The changes to Annex II of EO 14257, from April 2, take effect on September 8, 2025. Most of the impacted products are critical minerals, "bullion-related articles," and pharmaceutical products. The exemptions only apply to countries that have signed trade agreements with the United States.
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