Gold Exempted from U.S. Tariffs in Trump’s Executive Order; Silicone Products Hit with New Duties

An executive order issued Friday instructs the U.S. government to exempt specific metals — including graphite, tungsten, uranium and gold bars — from existing tariffs, while newly imposing duties on silicone products. The measure, which the order says reflects recommendations from U.S. officials, takes effect Monday and outlines a framework to facilitate customized trade agreements that may enable targeted tariff relief for items such as aircraft parts and generic drugs. The text frames these adjustments as responses tied to the national emergency declaration underpinning earlier tariff actions, providing a legal basis for selective tariff modifications without broader trade-policy conjecture.