The US tariffs currently imposed on Australian businesses
Published: 24 April 2025 10:30am
There have been several tariff announcements in recent weeks which impact Queensland businesses exporting to the United States. Below is the latest information for different commodities.
| Commodity | Imposed tariff | Effective from |
| Steel and aluminium | 25% | 12 March 2025 |
| Automobiles and automobile parts | 25% | 3 April 2025 |
Reciprocal tariffs on all goods except:
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10% | 5 April 2025 for all countries with the base rate tariff
9 April 2025 for all countries with an individualised tariff On 9 April, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs reducing the higher-rate tariffs to 10% for almost all countries except for Canada, Mexico and China. |
*Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 authorises the President to take action to adjust the imports of an article and its derivatives if the President concurs with the Secretary’s finding that the article is being imported into the US in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair national security.
Additional information and support is available:
- To discuss your current situation and explore diversification of your export markets, reach out to our International Trade team on 1300 731 988 or via email at [email protected]
- For up-to-date information on Government support available for Australian businesses, visit Austrade’s website.
Talk to us about diversifying your export markets
Published: 24 April 2025 9:15am
We know ongoing international trade market volatility resulting from US tariff announcements is directly and indirectly impacting many Queensland businesses.
Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for Queensland businesses to benefit from a range of existing Free Trade Agreements, and those to come in the near future with key trading partners in other international markets.
If your business is impacted by the tariff increases and you are looking for opportunities to diversify your export markets, our International Trade Consultants can help. Get in touch with us to find out more.
