CRS Overview, U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 Through Mid-2026 (IF12990)

The Congressional Research Service published an updated overview (IF12990) of U.S.-China tariff actions from 2018 through mid-2026, documenting escalating average tariff rates across §301, §232, IEEPA (subsequently ruled unconstitutional), and §122 authorities. As of July 2026, U.S. average tariffs on Chinese goods stand at approximately 36.5%, reflecting the expiration of the §122 BOP...