US finalises 25% Brazil tariff ahead of 22 July start
The United States has finalised an additional 25% Section 301 tariff on covered Brazilian imports, with specified exemptions, due to take effect on 22 July 2026.
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Search & filter →US sanctions alleged IRGC weapons-procurement network
US sanctions imposed on 15 July remain in force against seven individuals and entities that the Treasury Department alleges supported Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps weapons procurement across Iran, Russia, Italy and Nigeria.
US finalises 25% tariff on certain Brazilian imports ahead of July 22 start
The United States has finalised an additional 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian imports, with collection scheduled to begin on July 22; Brazil rejects the US findings and had not announced a final response as of July 19.
US finalises 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports ahead of July 22 start
The United States has finalised a Section 301 action imposing an additional 25% duty on most Brazilian-origin imports, subject to specified exemptions, with covered entries scheduled to face the charge from 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on July 22.
US finalises 25% tariff on Brazilian imports ahead of July 22 collection start
The United States has finalised a 25% additional Section 301 tariff on covered Brazilian imports, with customs collection scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 22, subject to annexed exemptions.
US finalises 25% Section 301 tariff on covered Brazilian imports ahead of July 22 start
The United States has finalised an additional 25% Section 301 duty on covered Brazilian-origin imports, with customs collection scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 22, 2026.
US finalises 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports ahead of July 22 start
The United States has finalised a 25% Section 301 tariff on specified imports from Brazil, due to take effect on July 22, while Brazil considers—but has not announced—retaliatory measures.
US sanctions alleged IRGC procurement network after Strait of Hormuz attacks
The United States has imposed blocking sanctions on seven individuals and entities that the Treasury Department alleges supported an international weapons-procurement network for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), extending financial pressure after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US finalises 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports ahead of July 22 start
The United States has finalised 25% Section 301 tariffs on certain Brazilian imports, with collection scheduled to begin on July 22 and exemptions for specified supply-sensitive products.
US sanctions IRGC procurement network after Strait of Hormuz attacks
The United States imposed blocking sanctions on seven individuals and entities on July 15, alleging that they supported an international weapons-procurement network for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
House bill retains proposed $3.3 billion in military financing for Israel
The U.S. House passed its fiscal 2027 national-security appropriations bill on July 15 with the proposed $3.3 billion Foreign Military Financing allocation for Israel intact, after rejecting an amendment to remove it by 314–104.
US signals forthcoming AI and semiconductor export-control action
A US Commerce Department official said on July 14 that action on AI and semiconductor export controls is forthcoming, while indicating that the existing AI diffusion-rule framework will remain in place.
US renews Iran port blockade as Hormuz access remains contested
The United States has renewed its naval blockade of Iranian ports and conducted further strikes, while Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and maritime access through the chokepoint is contested.
US reimposes blockade on Iranian ports as Hormuz fighting disrupts shipping
The United States has restored a maritime blockade on Iranian ports, oil terminals and coastal waters, creating an active enforcement regime for Iran-linked shipping while fighting around the Strait of Hormuz keeps navigation hazardous.
US senators unveil narrower Russia energy-buyer sanctions bill
A revised bipartisan US bill would target Russian energy revenues and expose the five largest buyers of Russian oil or gas to potential tariffs of up to 100%, but it remains unpassed and has no Senate vote date.
US signals new AI and semiconductor export-control action
A US Commerce Department official said on 14 July that further action on artificial intelligence and semiconductors is forthcoming, but no legal instrument, scope or implementation date has been published.
US blockade of Iranian port traffic is due to begin as Hormuz fighting escalates
The United States says its blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports will begin at 20:00 UTC on July 14, as renewed US-Iran fighting around the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for Gulf shipping and energy flows.
India says US trade framework is ready, with signing still pending
India says a framework for a bilateral trade agreement with the United States is ready, but neither side has announced a signing date, final text or implementation terms.
U.S. starts 45-day process to remove Syria from terrorism list
The United States has notified Congress of its intent to rescind Syria’s state-sponsor-of-terrorism designation, opening a 45-day pre-notification process while broad Syria sanctions relief remains subject to targeted restrictions and private-sector compliance decisions.
US narrows Iran oil licence to 10-day wind-down
US-authorized transactions involving Iranian-origin crude oil, petrochemicals and petroleum products are now limited to winding down previously permitted activity before the licence expires on July 17.
US sanctions Iranian financier and exchange-house network, with Smart Global wind-down until 9 August
The United States has sanctioned Iranian financier Ali Ansari, several Iranian exchange houses and associated companies, while allowing defined transactions involving Smart Global Limited to be wound down until 9 August 2026.
US prepares UAE export-control easing ahead of final rule publication
The United States has announced a planned reclassification of the United Arab Emirates under export-control rules that would broaden access to specified licence exceptions and approved advanced-computing items, with the implementing rule scheduled for publication on 14 July.
NATO Ankara declaration reaffirms Article 5 and advances defence commitments
NATO’s 8 July Ankara declaration reaffirmed collective defence under Article 5 while carrying forward alliance commitments on defence investment, industrial capacity and support for Ukraine.
US-Iran strikes widen Gulf conflict as Hormuz access remains contested
On 12 July, US Central Command said it struck about 140 targets in Iran after a reported attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran reportedly attacked several Gulf states and the safety of commercial navigation remained unresolved.