Some foreign manufacturers and exporters are not very concerned with President Trump’s so-called “discounted reciprocal” tariffs and continue to ship increased volumes to the U.S.

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Most would assume that imported goods to the U.S. would drop in response to new tariffs, but exports from foreign companies continue in record numbers.

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“Daily volumes in road-based freight are way up. We are seeing increased volumes,” explained Aaron Peck, the founder and CEO of the tech marketplace Mothership, which matches freight with thousands of carriers in the U.S. The company is an industry leader in less-than-truckload freight shipments and same-day delivery, operating the largest box-truck network in the country.

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Despite the new tariffs—ranging from 11% to as much as 50% and set to take effect on April 9—companies continue to clear their warehouses to make way for new goods, Peck said.

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Companies may be looking ahead to the summer and the rest of the year for better business conditions and an opportunity to recoup any lost profits from the new U.S. trade policies. In the meantime, they may be willing to continue operations as normal, even taking on the new costs. Notably, some major retailers and importers of foreign-made goods, such as Walmart, have already reportedly asked their overseas suppliers for discounts to avoid passing higher prices on to customers or running out of in-demand items.

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“As a shipper or manufacturer in China, you might be anticipating that these tariffs are short-term increases over the next two to three months before they go down. You might be betting that it gets worse before it gets a lot better,” explained Peck. 

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The U.S. has previously withdrawn tariffs from some countries as world leaders negotiated concessions, including agreements to cooperate on issues as diverse as drug trafficking to immigration and the withdrawal of tariffs on U.S. goods. Already, some countries have dropped their tariffs in response to Trump’s new tariffs.

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It is uncertain if China might benefit similarly. China has been one of the hardest-hit countries by the U.S.’s shift in global trade policies under the Trump administration. On April 8, the White House announced that tariffs on goods imported from China would rise to 104% beginning April 9. 

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But Peck notes China- and Asia-based shippers and supply chains remain resilient, having weathered disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and previous U.S.-imposed tariffs and trade restrictions. The U.S. has hit the world’s second-largest economy with multiple import taxes in just the first three months of 2025.

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“You don’t want to change your strategy, supply chain or manufacturing setup just to end up back to where everything was,” advised Peck. “It is best to stay the course in the short to midterm. Don’t let this become a distraction.”

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U.S. Liberation Day: Full List of Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs

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On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced so-called “discounted reciprocal” tariffs on more than 180 countries and economies. The import duties range from 10% to 50% and are intended to address the U.S. trade deficit with each respective economy.

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The U.S.’s 10% “baseline” tariffs took effect on Saturday, April 5, while the higher reciprocal tariffs are set to start April 9.

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The complete list of U.S. reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump on “Liberation Day” include:

• Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France): 50% tariff
• Lesotho: 50% tariff
• Cambodia: 49% tariff
• Laos: 48% tariff
• Madagascar: 47% tariff
• Vietnam: 46% tariff
• Myanmar: 44% tariff
• Sri Lanka: 44% tariff
• Syria: 41% tariff
• Falkland Islands (UK): 41% tariff
• Mauritius: 40% tariff
• Iraq: 39% tariff
• Guyana: 38% tariff
• Bangladesh: 37% tariff
• Botswana: 37% tariff
• Réunion (France): 37% tariff
• Liechtenstein: 37% tariff
• Serbia: 37% tariff
• Thailand: 36% tariff
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: 35% tariff
• China: 34% tariff
• North Macedonia: 33% tariff
• Angola: 32% tariff
• Fiji: 32% tariff
• Indonesia: 32% tariff
• Taiwan: 32% tariff
• Libya: 31% tariff
• Moldova: 31% tariff
• Switzerland: 31% tariff
• Algeria: 30% tariff
• Nauru: 30% tariff
• South Africa: 30% tariff
• Norfolk Island (Australia): 29% tariff
• Pakistan: 29% tariff
• Tunisia: 28% tariff
• India: 26% tariff
• Kazakhstan: 27% tariff
• South Korea: 25% tariff
• Brunei: 24% tariff
• Japan: 24% tariff
• Malaysia: 24% tariff
• Vanuatu: 22% tariff
• Côte d'Ivoire: 21% tariff
• Namibia: 21% tariff
• European Union: 20% tariff
• Jordan: 20% tariff
• Nicaragua: 18% tariff
• Zimbabwe: 18% tariff
• Israel: 17% tariff
• Malawi: 17% tariff
• Philippines: 17% tariff
• Zambia: 17% tariff
• Mozambique: 16% tariff
• Norway: 15% tariff
• Venezuela: 15% tariff
• Nigeria: 14% tariff
• Chad: 13% tariff
• Equatorial Guinea: 13% tariff
• Cameroon: 11% tariff
• Democratic Republic of the Congo: 11% tariff
• Afghanistan: 10% tariff
• Albania: 10% tariff
• Andorra: 10% tariff
• Anguilla (UK): 10% tariff
• Antigua and Barbuda: 10% tariff
• Argentina: 10% tariff
• Armenia: 10% tariff
• Aruba: 10% tariff
• Australia: 10% tariff
• Christmas Island (Australia): 10% tariff
• Cocos Islands (Australia): 10% tariff
• Heard Island and McDonald Island (Australia): 10% tariff
• Azerbaijan: 10% tariff
• Bahamas: 10% tariff
• Bahrain: 10% tariff
• Barbados: 10% tariff
• Belize: 10% tariff
• Benin: 10% tariff
• Bermuda: 10% tariff
• Bhutan: 10% tariff
• Bolivia: 10% tariff
• Brazil: 10% tariff
• Burundi: 10% tariff
• Cabo Verde: 10% tariff
• Central African Republic: 10% tariff
• Chile: 10% tariff
• Colombia: 10% tariff
• Comoros: 10% tariff
• Costa Rica: 10% tariff
• Djibouti: 10% tariff
• Dominica: 10% tariff
• Dominican Republic: 10% tariff
• Ecuador: 10% tariff
• Egypt: 10% tariff
• El Salvador: 10% tariff
• Eritrea: 10% tariff
• Eswatini: 10% tariff
• Ethiopia: 10% tariff
• French Guiana (France): 10% tariff
• French Polynesia (France): 10% tariff
• Guadeloupe (France): 10% tariff
• Martinique (France): 10% tariff
• Mayotte (France): 10% tariff
• Gabon: 10% tariff
• Gambia: 10% tariff
• Georgia: 10% tariff
• Ghana: 10% tariff
• Grenada: 10% tariff
• Guatemala: 10% tariff
• Guinea: 10% tariff
• Guinea-Bissau: 10% tariff
• Haiti: 10% tariff
• Honduras: 10% tariff
• Iceland: 10% tariff
• Iran: 10% tariff
• Jamaica: 10% tariff
• Kenya: 10% tariff
• Kiribati: 10% tariff
• Kosovo: 10% tariff
• Kuwait: 10% tariff
• Kyrgyzstan: 10% tariff
• Lebanon: 10% tariff
• Liberia: 10% tariff
• Maldives: 10% tariff
• Mali: 10% tariff
• Marshall Islands: 10% tariff
• Mauritania: 10% tariff
• Micronesia: 10% tariff
• Monaco: 10% tariff
• Mongolia: 10% tariff
• Montenegro: 10% tariff
• Morocco: 10% tariff
• Nepal: 10% tariff
• Curacao (Netherlands): 10% tariff
• Sint Maarten (Netherlands): 10% tariff
• Cook Islands (New Zealand): 10% tariff
• New Zealand: 10% tariff
• Tokelau (New Zealand): 10% tariff
• Niger: 10% tariff
• Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Norway): 10% tariff
• Oman: 10% tariff
• Panama: 10% tariff
• Papua New Guinea: 10% tariff
• Paraguay: 10% tariff
• Peru: 10% tariff
• Qatar: 10% tariff
• Republic of the Congo: 10% tariff
• Rwanda: 10% tariff
• Saint Kitts and Nevis: 10% tariff
• Saint Lucia: 10% tariff
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 10% tariff
• Samoa: 10% tariff
• San Marino: 10% tariff
• Sao Tomé and Príncipe: 10% tariff
• Saudi Arabia: 10% tariff
• Senegal: 10% tariff
• Sierra Leone: 10% tariff
• Singapore: 10% tariff
• Solomon Islands: 10% tariff
• South Sudan: 10% tariff
• Sudan: 10% tariff
• Suriname: 10% tariff
• Tajikistan: 10% tariff
• Tanzania: 10% tariff
• Timor-Leste: 10% tariff
• Togo: 10% tariff
• Tonga: 10% tariff
• Trinidad and Tobago: 10% tariff
• Turkey: 10% tariff
• Turkmenistan: 10% tariff
• Tuvalu: 10% tariff
• Uganda: 10% tariff
• Ukraine: 10% tariff
• United Arab Emirates: 10% tariff
• British Indian Ocean Territory (UK): 10% tariff
• British Virgin Islands (UK): 10% tariff
• Cayman Islands (UK): 10% tariff
• Gibraltar (UK): 10% tariff
• Montserrat (UK): 10% tariff
• Saint Helena (UK): 10% tariff
• Turks and Caicos (UK): 10% tariff
• United Kingdom: 10% tariff
• Uruguay: 10% tariff
• Uzbekistan: 10% tariff
• Yemen: 10% tariff

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The U.S.’s previously announced 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico remain, although goods compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are exempt.

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The U.S. did not place tariffs on Russia, which is already sanctioned as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Similarly, Belarus, Cuba and North Korea are excluded because U.S. trade with these countries is limited because of existing trade embargos, sanctions and other restrictions.

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Rick Chen is the director, communications at Mothership. He was previously the head of communications or company spokesperson for Credit Karma, Gusto, Metromile and Blind and has been featured in accounting, HR, insurance and tech trade publications and national outlets like CNBC, Forbes, Lifehacker, Reuters, Rolling Stone and more.