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US kicks off Section 301 probes to replace overturned tariffs
business1 month ago

US kicks off Section 301 probes to replace overturned tariffs

The Trump administration announced new Section 301 investigations into China, Mexico, the EU and more than a dozen other economies to replace reciprocal tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, with the probes likely expanding to more nations. The investigations will assess unfair practices tied to excess manufacturing capacity and may lead to tariffs or other actions after hearings and comments. Officials say the policy aims to protect American jobs and fair trade, and Treasury officials have signaled tariffs could return to pre-ruling levels by August.

US Opens Fresh Trade Probes to Rebuild Tariffs After Court Ruling
business1 month ago

US Opens Fresh Trade Probes to Rebuild Tariffs After Court Ruling

The Trump administration plans to announce new Section 301 investigations into foreign practices it says unfair, led by the U.S. Trade Representative, with the aim of reviving tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The probes will examine issues such as excess capacity, forced labor, and digital services taxes, and will require consultations with foreign governments before any tariffs could be imposed, potentially affecting multiple countries.

States sue to block Trump’s new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
politics1 month ago

States sue to block Trump’s new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

New York AG Letitia James and 23 other state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade to block President Trump’s latest global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and seek refunds, arguing the tariffs violate the Constitution and require consistent application, a challenge that follows the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the prior IEEPA-based tariffs and amid White House defenses of the policy.

US to Apply 15% Global Tariffs This Week, Then Roll Back to Pre-Decision Rates in Five Months
business1 month ago

US to Apply 15% Global Tariffs This Week, Then Roll Back to Pre-Decision Rates in Five Months

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the 15% global tariff promised by Trump will likely take effect this week, rising from 10%. He also predicts that tariff levels will return to their pre-Supreme Court levels within five months as trade studies are completed and authorities under the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 122) and IEEPA are used, with potential extensions requiring congressional action.