Trump Administration’s New Tariffs Largely Exempt Art and Antique Imports
The wider decision to impose tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on around imports from 80 countries will probably be reviewed by the US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, 2026. Photo: Daniel Torok via Flickr
The recent tariffs announced by Donald Trump will exempt art and antique imports from most countries, The Art Newspaper has reported. This was confirmed in a statement from the United States Trade Representative’s office on 23 July.
The wider decision to impose tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on around imports from 80 countries will probably be reviewed by the US Supreme Court, since taxation and tariff imposition powers belong to Congress.
Earlier this month, Trump announced 50% tariffs on all imports from Canada, including contemporary and historical art, antiques and antiquities, stamps, coins and most other types of collectibles.
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