WASHINGTON, June 02 : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new trade measure that reduces import tariffs on a broad range of agricultural and industrial machinery, a move designed to stimulate investment, lower operating expenses, and reinforce domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Under the revised framework, import duties on agricultural machinery including combines, harvesters, and other essential farming equipment will be lowered from 25 percent to 15 percent. Administration officials said the decision is expected to provide financial relief to producers while encouraging modernization across the agricultural sector.
The policy change also extends preferential tariff treatment to a wider category of industrial machinery. Equipment such as bulldozers, forklifts, and other mobile industrial vehicles imported from nations covered under US trade agreements will now be eligible for the reduced 15 percent duty rate.
In addition, the administration introduced a special incentive aimed at boosting demand for domestically produced metals. Overseas manufacturers importing capital equipment into the United States can qualify for a further reduced tariff of 10 percent if at least 85 percent of the steel or aluminum used in the machinery originates from American sources.
To meet the requirement, steel components must be melted and poured within the United States, while aluminum must be smelted and cast domestically. Officials said the provision is intended to strengthen supply chains and support the country’s metal-producing industries.
According to the White House, the temporary tariff adjustments will remain in effect until December 2027. The administration believes the initiative will encourage businesses to accelerate planned investments in manufacturing facilities, infrastructure projects, and agricultural operations.
The tariff reductions were introduced through a presidential proclamation that updates existing trade measures linked to metals imports. The administration argues that the revised approach balances national security priorities with the need to enhance competitiveness in key economic sectors.
In a statement, the White House said tariff policies on imported steel, aluminum, and copper have been used to safeguard critical industries, improve economic resilience, and protect American businesses and workers from the impact of low-cost foreign imports.
Officials expect the latest measures to provide immediate support for sectors that rely heavily on machinery investments while reinforcing long-term efforts to expand domestic production and industrial capacity.