The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said it is still reviewing the more than 1,100 public comments regarding its May 28 notice to modify the Section 301 tariffs on a swath of Chinese products, including a new focus on solar products.
President Biden directed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to add or increase tariffs for certain Chinese products, including:
Electric vehicles — increased to 100% in 2024
Solar cells (whether or not assembled into modules) — increased to 50% in 2024
Lithium-ion non-electrical vehicle batteries — increased to 25% in 2026
Steel and aluminum products — increased to 25% in 2024
Semiconductors — increased to 50% in 2025
In consultation with the Section 301 committee, USTR expects its final determination will now be issued in August 2024. USTR expects that the modifications slated for 2024 will take effect approximately two weeks after it makes the final determination public.