White House issued two proclamations adjusting imports of aluminum, steel into US.
Follows White House 2022, 2023 prior proclamations on adjusting imports, #139443.
Overview of Proclamations
White House discussed background of limitations on steel, aluminum imports into US.
Reached conclusion that the means to address the threat to national security is to continue discussions and joint actions with the EU and extend the tariff-rate quota.
USTR Statement
USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai released a statement on the two proclamations.
Stated hat by extending EU's steel and aluminum TRQs for two years, US can continue negotiations while providing predictability and stability to steel and aluminum workers.
Effectiveness
Modifications made by proclamations are effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on/after Jan. 1, 2024.
Imports from EU member countries admitted into US foreign trade zone in privileged foreign status shall be subject upon entry made on or after Jan. 1, 2024, to the provisions of the tariff-rate quota in effect at the time of the entry for consumption.
Jan. 2024 White House Federal Register
On Jan. 3, 2024, White House published proclamation 10690 adjusting imports of aluminum and proclamation 10691 adjusting imports of steel, in the federal register.
May 2024 Ukraine Steel Production Extension
On May 31, 2024, White House extended proclamation re Ukraine steel production.
Given geopolitical conditions, extends duty-free treatment on steel imports from UK.
Requires a certificate of origin from Ukraine for treatment under current proclamation.
Jun. 2024 White House Federal Register
On Jun. 5, 2024, White House published proclamation 10771 re adjusted steel imports.
