Update as of Tuesday, April 29:
On April 29, the White House issued an executive order providing relief from the stacking effect of some of the tariffs put in place under the second Trump administration. The action applies to the tariffs previously imposed under Section 232 on certain automobiles/parts, aluminum and steel products (and derivatives) and under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) against Canada and Mexico but not to the so-called reciprocal tariffs or the IEEPA tariffs against China.
The RV industry is affected by the new executive order in the following ways:
- If a product is subject to the Section 232 tariffs on automobiles/parts, it will not be subject to the IEEPA tariffs on Canada and Mexico or the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum (and derivatives).
- If a product is subject to the IEEPA tariffs on Canada and Mexico, it will not be subject to the Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum (and derivatives).
- Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum (and derivatives) are, however, cumulative. In other words, where a product is subject to both the existing Section 232 tariffs on steel (and steel derivatives) and the tariffs on aluminum (and aluminum derivatives), those tariffs do stack.
It’s important to note that this relief applies regardless of a company’s headquarters location and is retroactive, allowing manufacturers to recoup some earlier tariff costs paid on parts imported since March 4. The credits can be applied toward future imports of auto parts, effectively reducing the cost burden of tariffs.
Also on April 29, the White House issued a proclamation adjusting existing tariffs on certain imported automobiles and automobile parts. Qualifying importers may apply for a tariff offset for imported automobile parts used in U.S.-assembled vehicles based on a percentage of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Within thirty days, the Secretary of Commerce will establish a process to allow manufacturers and importers authorized by that manufacturer to seek such an adjustment.
To stay up to date on tariff developments, visit RVIA’s website here. For any questions regarding tariffs, please contact Samantha Rocci, director of federal affairs at srocci@rvia.org.
