<h1>Draft order to impose 25% penalty tariff on Country B imports, raising total duty to 50% from Aug 27, 2025</h1> A draft administrative order from Country A will impose an additional 25% tariff on imports from Country B, raising the total duty to 50% for most goods entered for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 27, 2025, as a penalty related to purchases of third-country military and energy products. Covered product lines include textiles, apparel, jewelry, seafood, leather, chemicals and machinery; pharmaceuticals, energy and certain electronics are excluded. Shipments loaded and in transit before the effective time may qualify for exemption if cleared by September 17, 2025, with a certified customs declaration. Estimated affected exports total approximately USD 48.2 billion, and competing suppliers facing lower tariffs may gain market advantage.