2025 Latest Tariffs Updates
Last updated on May 12, 2025
With the latest changes to reciprocal tariff rates, amendments, and clarifications announced by the US government, we understand that many ecommerce businesses are looking for guidance on how to navigate a landscape filled with economic uncertainty, shifting trade policies, and supply chain volatility.
Table of Contents
On this page, we want to provide you with the following:
- Resources on where to obtain the most reliable and up-to-date information
- An update on the latest news, which we know is changing nearly daily
- Ways that ShipBob can support you today
Resources
For the most reliable, up-to-date information, we suggest going straight to the government sources. Below, we share links to the most recently issued guidance and documents:
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Announcements
We also recommend the following resources for more information:
- Goodwin Law: The Trump Tariffs Update
- Blue Yonder: U.S. Tariffs: What’s happening, and what does it mean?
- Elliott Davis: Don’t panic. Prepare—with supply chain resilience
Latest News
May 12, 2025
As of May 12, 2025, the White House shared general tariffs on Chinese imports have been reduced from 145% to 30% during a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariff hikes. Simultaneously, China will lower its tariffs on US goods from 125% to 10%.
April 25, 2025
U.S. tariff policy has undergone repeated dramatic changes in recent weeks. As of now:
- Most imported goods are subject to a 10% “baseline” reciprocal tariff;
- Higher tariffs for imports from dozens of countries are currently paused through July 8;
- Higher tariffs for most Chinese goods are not paused, and Chinese goods are now subject to new additional 145% tariffs in addition to pre-existing tariffs [multiple layers of tariffs that can equal up to 245% for some products];
- Currently some kinds of goods – notably some kinds of consumer electronics and pharmaceuticals) – are exempt from the new U.S. tariffs, but the administration has indicated it will announce new tariffs for these products in the coming weeks.
- Starting on May 2, Chinese goods valued at less than $800 and shipped through the international postal network will be subject to their own tariff rates – either a 30% tariff or a flat fee per shipment of $25 (from May 2 – May 31) and $50 (from June 1 and after).
The tariff situation is very fluid, with the Trump administration announcing changes to tariff rates and policy on an almost daily basis. The administration may very likely announce new tariffs for consumer electronics and pharmaceuticals, adjust previously announced tariff rates, and seek trade deals with various countries.
Ways ShipBob Can Help
As a reminder, ShipBob offers:
- ShipBob Capital (for US businesses that have an EIN), a financing program powered by J.P. Morgan-backed Slope, which offers a flexible line of credit (up to USD $250K instantly and millions within days) that you can draw on at any time, empowering your brand to grow with ease*
- Intelligent product distribution and replenishment through our Inventory Placement Program in the US
- DDP shipping for international orders
- Partnerships and introductions we can make to companies across the ecommerce and supply chain ecosystem
ShipBob will continue to monitor the ever-changing landscape closely and help you navigate these challenges as they unfold.
* Financing offered through Slope Tech, Inc. and underwritten by third-party lenders. ShipBob is not a lender, and it does not make lending decisions.
