US President Donald Trump’s expanded steel tariffs will apply to a range of imported household appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators. The tariffs, currently at 50%, will take effect on June 23 for “steel derivative products” that include these items.
The move is the second round of expansion since Trump initially raised tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 25% in March. In the first round, nearly 300 product categories were added to the list, including horseshoes and bulldozer blades.
Eight additional product lines have been added this time, including combined refrigerator-freezers, small and large dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, chest and upright freezers, cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens, as well as food waste disposals and welded wire racks. The tariffs will be assessed on these products based on the value of their steel content.
The Commerce Department posted this information in a Federal Register notice, which took effect on Thursday.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/home-appliances-swept-up-expansion-trump-steel-tariffs-2025-06-12