US Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Up 50% & Rising Shipping Costs

- Immediate Supply Chain Actions Required

TARIFF UPDATE: RETROACTIVE 50% DUTIES

CRITICAL TARIFF POLICY UPDATE – RETROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT

The White House issued an Executive Order on June 4th increasing tariffs on all Chinese steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%. This policy applies immediately and retroactively to shipments:

• Currently in transit (ON THE WATER)

• Awating US customs clearance

• Not yet departed from China

For DDP Shipping: Additional costs are estimated at$0.30 per kilogram. Contact your TranBay representative immediately for shipment-specific tariff impact assessments.

Source: White House Executive Order

（https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/adjusting-imports-of-aluminum-and-steel-into-the-united-states/）

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