122, 232, 301, 338: The Numbers Key to Trump’s Tariff Revival
- A ruling on Wednesday determined that President Trump exceeded his powers by declaring a national emergency to enforce the majority of his tariff measures.
- This legal setback prompted internal discussions in the West Wing about alternative trade laws after courts questioned the emergency authority.
- Officials considered Section 122 but rejected it due to its 150-day limit, while continuing to use Sections 232 and 301 to maintain or increase tariffs.
- An official said, "We really do think we have a strong case and will win," while the administration uses the threat of higher tariffs amid 18 ongoing trade talks.
- Despite the court ruling, Trump's import taxes are expected to persist, signaling enduring reliance on tariffs as leverage in US trade policy.
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Regardless of the outcome of a high-profile legal case over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, his import taxes are likely here to stay, one way or another.
122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival
By Elisabeth Buchwald and Phil Mattingly, CNN (CNN) — No matter the outcome of a major legal case on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, his import taxes are likely here to stay — in one form or another. Even before a Wednesday ruling that Trump overstepped his authority by using a national emergency to impose most of his tariffs, there had already been discussions inside the West Wing about options if the courts struck down his expansive and unte…
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If the ruling is upheld it might imply the Trump administration should reimburse the substantial import duties already collected. (AI picture) What is going to occur if the US commerce court docket ruling towards American President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is upheld? If that occurs, it might necessitate the Trump administration to refund billions in import duties which have already been collected!On Wednesday, the US Court docket of Wor…
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