In recent years, U.S. trade policy has increasingly focused on domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on global supply chains. Under the second Trump administration, this trend has accelerated with frequent tariff announcements and a strong emphasis on economic security, proximity, and minimizing foreign dependency.

On April 2, 2025—Liberation Day—the U.S. enacted the largest peacetime tax increase in its history. Referred to by President Trump as a “reciprocal tariff,” this move means the U.S. will match tariffs imposed by other countries on American goods, including alleged non-tariff barriers.

To help Swedish companies understand and adapt to these rapid developments, we hosted a timely webinar exploring the latest policy shifts and their implications for doing business in the U.S.

Topics covered included:

  • What happened with steel and aluminium tariffs in March?
  • Which new tariffs should be on the radar? Are 10%, 20%, or 25% tariffs expected - and on which EU goods?
  • What measures are emerging against Chinese freight companies?
  • What further trade actions can we expect going forward?

Speakers:

Helena Kohlström Ziegel, Senior Trade Advisor, Business Sweden (Stockholm)
Johan Karlberg, Senior Business Development Manager, Business Sweden (New York)
Jacob Ali, Consultant, Business Sweden (Chicago)