Former President Trump is poised to reintroduce tariffs on imported goods, as temporary 10% duties implemented in February are set to expire this Friday. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling against country-specific tariffs, leading Trump to implement a broader import tax. However, this tax required Congressional approval for continuation beyond 150 days, a deadline arriving on July 24th. The US government has been actively researching justifications for new tariffs, focusing on alleged "overtollige productie" and, controversially, forced labor practices in countries like those within the EU. Experts warn these new tariffs, backed by investigations, could be harder to legally challenge. The potential impact on Dutch businesses remains unclear, especially considering recent trade agreements between the US and the EU that went into effect on July 1st. The uncertainty surrounding US trade policy is, therefore, once again on the rise.