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Jul 31, 2025 President Trump issued an order raising duties on certain Canadian products Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order extended emergency-based tariff power into a major bilateral trade relationship with limited congressional involvement.
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- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border — On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending duties to address the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border.
- Trump signs order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35% — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on Canadian goods imported into the United States from 25% to 35%.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 31, 2025 President Trump issued an order further modifying reciprocal tariff rates Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order widened presidential control over trade policy through emergency framing and reduced Congress's practical role.
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- Executive Order: Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates — On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order further modifying reciprocal tariff rates.
- Trump Announces New Tariff Rates Before Deadline — The Trump administration announced new tariff rates, including a base rate of 10% on countries where the U.S.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 30, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order imposing additional tariffs on Brazilian imports Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used emergency-style executive trade power to punish a foreign government over political and speech disputes.
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- Executive Order Imposes Tariffs on Brazilian Imports — On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency in response to actions by the Government of Brazil that allegedly threaten U.S.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 30, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order expanded unilateral presidential control over trade rules that had broad economic and legal effects.
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- Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries — On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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