Trump Eyes New Tariffs on Batteries, Chemicals, Telecom Gear: WSJ Report

• Donald Trump is considering new national security tariffs on several sectors, including large-scale batteries, chemicals, and telecom equipment.
• The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a significant portion of his previous tariff measures.
• Proposed duties would be implemented under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing national security threats.
• These new tariffs are separate from the 15% global tariff Trump announced last week, which can last 150 days without congressional approval.
• Trump previously used Section 232 for tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and auto parts, which remain unaffected by the recent court ruling.