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FTZ Trade & Tariffs Response Team

A cross-functional NAFTZ group that monitors trade and tariff developments, assesses their impact on the FTZ program, and organizes a rapid, informed response for members.

Monitor

Track Customs, tariff policy, and regulatory changes.

Assess

Evaluate risks and effects on the FTZ program.

Consult

Bring in external insights when needed.

Enable

Provide a rapid, organized response to developments.

Solve

Explore strategies to mitigate tariff impacts.

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Carefully review the underlying Executive Order, Federal Register notice, and CSMS messages, and consult your trade attorney or advisor to understand how a given measure applies to your specific U.S. FTZ operations.

TRRT Updates

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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Increased, and FTZ Inventory Impacted – June 4th, 2025

June 4, 2025

Back to Blog On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a Proclamation from President Trump was posted that made changes to the current Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum articles and various derivatives. (download to read the full update) Click here to download the June 4th Update.

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CIT Rules Against Administration’s Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs – May 29th, 2025

May 6, 2025

Back to Blog In a unanimous decision issued on May 28, 2025, a three-judge panel on the Court of International Trade (CIT) said that President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs exceeded “any authority granted.” The CIT ordered that within 10 calendar days, necessary administrative orders be issued…

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New Tariffs FAQ – May 8th, 2025

May 6, 2025

Back to Blog This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document was developed to address recurring inquiries related to tariffs, as identified through recent NAFTZ member meetings and near daily email inquiries from members.  This FAQ incorporates questions raised during the April 10 Fireside Chat and the April 28 on-line discussion with manufacturing members. The content was…

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Questions submitted to CBP following April 2nd Executive Orders – April 3rd, 2025

April 6, 2025

Back to Blog As the NAFTZ Trade & Tariff Rapid Response Team continues to review the Executive Orders of April 2nd, we have sent an initial set of questions for CBP. Based on past IEEPA tariffs, we think goods admitted in PF status prior to April 5 have the rate in effect on the admission…

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Reminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, IEEPA CSMS Messages, and Filing Weekly Estimates – March 11th, 2025

March 6, 2025

Back to Blog This TRRT update covers a reminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariff Announcements, other CSMS Updates from CBP of note, and Inclusion of Chapter 99 HTS Codes on FTZ Weekly Estimates. Click here to read the March 11th, TRRT update.

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