U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Sunday that it will stop collecting certain trade tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), effective from midnight on February 24 (Eastern Time).
The decision follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using the IEEPA to implement several trade tariffs. The update was communicated through the agency’s Cargo Systems Messaging Service.
Which Trump tariffs are affected?
According to U.S. Customs, it will no longer collect duties tied to tariffs introduced under the IEEPA framework. These include:
- Tariffs related to fentanyl enforcement
- Levies on countries importing Venezuelan oil
- Broad “reciprocal” tariffs targeting nations with large trade surpluses against the United States
- Tariffs imposed on Brazil
However, the agency clarified that the Supreme Court ruling applies only to tariffs enacted under the IEEPA. Duties introduced under other legal authorities remain in force.
Notably, the 25% tariffs on aluminum imports and the 25% levies on certain auto parts are still in place, as they were implemented under separate trade laws.
Section 122 tariffs raise new questions
In response to the Supreme Court decision, President Donald Trump announced new universal tariffs of 10%, later increased to 15%, under Section 122 of U.S. trade law.
Section 122 is a rarely used provision that allows temporary tariffs for up to 150 days. Any extension beyond that period would require approval from Congress. Since no previous U.S. president has invoked this statute, its use may face further legal scrutiny.
The evolving legal landscape surrounding U.S. trade tariffs has added another layer of uncertainty for businesses and global markets, as policymakers navigate the limits of executive authority in trade policy.
