The United States is set to impose new tariffs on goods from several countries, including a 25% levy on Indian goods, effective August 1, 2025, as announced today, July 31, 2025. This move follows previous tariff implementations and extended grace periods. India's tariff is additionally linked to its continued oil and defense purchases from Russia. Beyond India, tariffs on Brazilian goods will be raised to 50%, and new duties will be imposed on semi-finished copper imports. The tariff exemption for low-value overseas packages will also be scrapped. These actions are part of a broader strategy by the US administration to use tariff threats as a negotiation tool. While Canada and Mexico's trade flows are largely protected under the USMCA deal, other nations like South Korea have agreed to tariff terms (15%) in exchange for significant investment commitments and energy purchases from the US. These measures signal a continued focus on protectionist trade policies impacting global metal flows.