Published on, Sept. 6 -- September 6, 2025 4:31 PM

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing tariff exemptions for countries with trade deals, starting Monday. The exemptions cover more than 45 categories, including industrial metals, pharmaceutical compounds, and chemicals. The move comes after Trump imposed steep tariffs during his first seven months in office to reshape global trade and push partners into new agreements.

The order aligns US tariffs with commitments under existing deals with allies like Japan and the European Union. Zero tariffs will apply to imports that the United States cannot produce in sufficient amounts, such as nickel, graphite, and pharmaceutical reagents. According to a White House offi...