US President Donald Trump has signed an executive Order creating tariff exemptions to trading partners who secure framework agreements for industrial exports, reciprocal trade and other forms of agreement.
Exemptions covering more than 45 different categories of products are scheduled to come into effect on September 8th, 2025 at 12:01 am EDT (0401 GMT).
This order includes materials like nickel, gold and pharmaceuticals, as well as chemicals and other products that are not easily produced in the United States.
This follows Trump’s months-long tariff increases under Section 232 of the national security act as part of a broader initiative to reduce US trade deficits and restructure international relationships.
Trump has signed more than 200 executive orders.
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Deals with frameworks as a requirement
The executive order states that tariff exemptions are based on “the scope and economic value” of the commitments made by a partner to trade with the United States, as well as the national interest.
Tariffs can be waived for goods listed by trading partners who have reciprocal agreements without the need of additional executive orders.
Officials at the White House confirmed that these carve-outs extend to certain agricultural products, parts and components of aircraft, as well as non-patented pharmaceutical materials.
Officials noted that once reciprocal agreements are signed, the US Trade representative, Commerce Department and Customs Authorities will have the flexibility to take direct action.
Covered goods
The zero-tariff list includes graphite, nickel and other items that are important to the production of stainless steel and batteries for electric vehicles.
This order includes compounds that are used to make generic medicines, like lidocaine or reagents and diagnostic tests.
The list also includes gold imports ranging from leafs and powders to bullion.
A trade agreement was not in place, and the Swiss, who are a large supplier of gold for the United States, were subjected to tariffs amounting to 39%.
Also included in the list are light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) and natural graphite.
The order also removes the exemptions from certain polysilicon and plastics, both of which are commonly used to manufacture solar panels.
This latest action aligns US tariffs to commitments made by the US in previous agreements, such as those with Japan and with the European Union.
These exemptions aim to encourage additional parties to reach reciprocal agreements, while also highlighting the Administration’s commitment to linking tariff reductions with negotiated concessions.
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