Overview

• Steel imports from Mexico must be melted and poured in North America to qualify for duty-free entry.
• Aluminum imports from Mexico must not include materials smelted in China, Russia, Belarus, or Iran.
• The measures expand protections initially introduced under Trump, reflecting a bipartisan shift towards tougher trade policies.
• Officials cite national security and fair competition as key reasons for the new tariffs.
• The US and Mexico will enhance cooperation to monitor and enforce the origin of steel and aluminum imports.