According to estimates, President Trump's proposals to impose universal tariffs as well as tariffs on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican imports would considerably increase the average tariff rate. If Trump's proposals go into effect, it is estimated that the average tariff rate of all imports would almost triple, marking the highest rate in the United States since 1969.

Historical chart and dataset showing U.S. tariff rates by year from 1989 to 2022.

United States US: Tariff Rate: Applied: Weighted Mean: All Products data was reported at 1.670 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.690 % for 2015. United States US: Tariff Rate: Applied: Weighted Mean: All Products data is updated yearly, averaging 1.960 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.950 % in 1992 and a record low of 1.540 % in 2007. United States US: Tariff Rate: Applied: Weighted Mean: All Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Trade Tariffs. Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of weighted mean tariffs. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Integrated Data Base (IDB) and Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS) database.; ;

President Trump's proposals to impose universal tariffs as well as tariffs on Chinese, Canadian, and Mexican imports would considerably increase the average tariff rate. It's estimated that, if put into effect, the average tariff rate including dutiable imports would reach almost 18 percent, up from two percent in 2024. Tariff rates are higher when dutiable imports are included because they refer only to goods that are actually subject to tariffs, rather than all imports. This skews the average tariff rate upward because it excludes duty-free goods. Trump's proposal for a universal 10 percent tariff on all imports would impose a flat tax on all imports, rather than just dutiable goods. This would result in a sharp increase in the overall tariff burden because previously duty-free goods would be taxed.

Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, manufactured products (%) in United States was reported at 2.78 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, manufactured products - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing World tariff rates by year from 1988 to 2017.

Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, all products (%) in United States was reported at 2.72 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, all products - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

United States US: Tariff Rate: Applied: Simple Mean: All Products data was reported at 2.870 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.870 % for 2015. United States US: Tariff Rate: Applied: Simple Mean: All Products data is updated yearly, averaging 3.530 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.310 % in 1991 and a record low of 2.870 % in 2016. United States US: Tariff Rate: Applied: Simple Mean: All Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Trade Tariffs. Simple mean applied tariff is the unweighted average of effectively applied rates for all products subject to tariffs calculated for all traded goods. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of simple mean tariffs.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Integrated Data Base (IDB) and Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS) database.; ;

Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, all products (%) in United States was reported at 1.49 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, all products - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

United States US: Tariff Rate: Most Favored Nation: Simple Mean: Primary Products data was reported at 3.020 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.990 % for 2015. United States US: Tariff Rate: Most Favored Nation: Simple Mean: Primary Products data is updated yearly, averaging 3.570 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.340 % in 1997 and a record low of 2.940 % in 2014. United States US: Tariff Rate: Most Favored Nation: Simple Mean: Primary Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Trade Tariffs. Simple mean most favored nation tariff rate is the unweighted average of most favored nation rates for all products subject to tariffs calculated for all traded goods. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups. Primary products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 0-4 plus division 68 (nonferrous metals).; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Integrated Data Base (IDB) and Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS) database.; ;

Tariff rate, most favored nation, weighted mean, primary products (%) in United States was reported at 2.49 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Tariff rate, most favored nation, weighted mean, primary products - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

China tariff rates for 2021 was 2.31%, a 0.16% decline from 2020.

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<li>China tariff rates for 2020 was <strong>2.47%</strong>, a <strong>0.06% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>China tariff rates for 2019 was <strong>2.53%</strong>, a <strong>0.86% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>China tariff rates for 2018 was <strong>3.39%</strong>, a <strong>0.44% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
</ul>Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of weighted mean tariffs. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead.

United States US: Tariff Rate: Most Favored Nation: Weighted Mean: Manufactured Products data was reported at 2.640 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.640 % for 2015. United States US: Tariff Rate: Most Favored Nation: Weighted Mean: Manufactured Products data is updated yearly, averaging 3.130 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.010 % in 1992 and a record low of 2.120 % in 2007. United States US: Tariff Rate: Most Favored Nation: Weighted Mean: Manufactured Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Trade Tariffs. Weighted mean most favored nations tariff is the average of most favored nation rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. Manufactured products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 5-8 excluding division 68.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Integrated Data Base (IDB) and Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS) database.; ;

Japan tariff rates for 2022 was 1.64%, a 0.2% decline from 2021.

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<li>Japan tariff rates for 2021 was <strong>1.84%</strong>, a <strong>0.38% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Japan tariff rates for 2020 was <strong>2.22%</strong>, a <strong>1.31% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Japan tariff rates for 2019 was <strong>3.53%</strong>, a <strong>1.08% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of weighted mean tariffs. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead.

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Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products (%) in United States was reported at 1 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

United States US: Share of Tariff Lines with Specific Rates: Primary Products data was reported at 2.760 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.785 % for 2015. United States US: Share of Tariff Lines with Specific Rates: Primary Products data is updated yearly, averaging 2.713 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.650 % in 1993 and a record low of 0.023 % in 1997. United States US: Share of Tariff Lines with Specific Rates: Primary Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Trade Tariffs. Share of tariff lines with specific rates is the share of lines in the tariff schedule that are set on a per unit basis or that combine ad valorem and per unit rates. It shows the extent to which countries use tariffs based on physical quantities or other, non-ad valorem measures. Primary products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 0-4 plus division 68 (nonferrous metals).; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database.; ;

This dataset is the current 2025 Harmonized Tariff Schedule plus all revisions for the current year. It provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States; it is based on the international Harmonized System, the global system of nomenclature that is used to describe most world trade in goods.

Vietnam tariff rates for 2022 was 1.07%, a 0.1% decline from 2021.

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<li>Vietnam tariff rates for 2021 was <strong>1.17%</strong>, a <strong>0.17% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Vietnam tariff rates for 2020 was <strong>1.34%</strong>, a <strong>0.32% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Vietnam tariff rates for 2019 was <strong>1.66%</strong>, a <strong>2.73% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of weighted mean tariffs. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead.

This data package includes the underlying data files to replicate the data, tables, and charts presented in Why Trump’s tariff proposals would harm working Americans, PIIE Policy Brief 24-1.

If you use the data, please cite as: Clausing, Kimberly, and Mary E. Lovely. 2024. Why Trump’s tariff proposals would harm working Americans. PIIE Policy Brief 24-1. Washington, DC: Peterson Institute for International Economics.