US President Donald Trump will impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days, replacing duties that were previously ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Trump said the new measure would be introduced under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and would apply in addition to existing tariffs.
Section 122 allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 15% for up to 150 days on any country in response to what the law describes as “large and serious” balance-of-payments problems. The provision does not require a formal investigation or other procedural steps.
The administration also plans to launch a series of investigations under Section 301 of the same law, targeting what it describes as “unfair trade practices” by foreign governments and companies.
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