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Question: Would you please provide us with the current update status on the tariffs added to Italian wines entering America?
Answer: Tariffs by the USA are a continuing controversial issue. The United States Supreme Court just struck down as unlawful Trump’s previous extensive Tariff Program under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. However, Trump has issued an Executive Order effective February 24, a new Tariff method using the untested Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (usually dealing with temporary balance of payments issues) that allows a maximum of a 15% import surcharge but for only 150 days (roughly until July 24, 2026), which is now in effect. However, this measure requires approval of Congress to extend them beyond that date. Therefore Tariffs on imported wines (and other goods with some exemptions) are still a long term issue to be ultimately resolved. As Trump is such a strong proponent of Tariffs you can be sure they are researching other possible “legal” Tariff methods that might be utilized. Stay tuned and monitor tariffcheck.org for all recent evolving updates. For now 15%.
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