US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Qatar
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Qatar is one of the world's largest LNG exporters. A 10% tariff could slightly raise natural gas costs. Qatar also owns major U.S. real estate including stakes in iconic buildings.
Qatar tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (LNG) | 10% | USTR / official |
| Petroleum | 10% | USTR / official |
| Chemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
| Petrochemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
| Aluminum | 10% | USTR / official |
Qatar trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $8.7B Moderate holdings
- U.S. Real Estate $35B Qatar Investment Authority
Qatar tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Qatar?
Qatar faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Natural Gas (LNG) seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Qatar sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Natural Gas (LNG) (10%), Petroleum (10%), Chemicals (10%).
What does Qatar's tariff impact score mean?
28/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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