Trump's Tariff Chaos Continues Despite Supreme Court Rebuke

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News18•24-02-2026, 11:15
Trump's Tariff Chaos Continues Despite Supreme Court Rebuke
- •The Supreme Court ruled against Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- •Despite the ruling, trade policy uncertainty persists as Trump seeks alternative legal avenues to impose new tariffs.
- •Trump initially announced 10% levies using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, then increased it to 15% the next day.
- •Questions remain about the legality of using Section 122 for trade deficits, potential refunds for past tariffs, and the fate of existing trade deals.
- •The administration plans to launch Section 301 investigations, a sturdier alternative, to maintain leverage in trade negotiations.
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