Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By PAUL WISEMANFebruary 20, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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Despite the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's worldwide import tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), he retains other options for aggressive trade taxation. The court rejected Trump's broad authority claim, but existing statutes, including Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grant the White House tariff power. Trump previously used Section 301 against China for unfair trade practices and could redeploy it. These tariffs, which have no size limits, can counter countries accused of "unjustifiable," "unreasonable" or "discriminatory" trade practices. Trump's tariff policies, aimed at addressing trade deficits he deems a national emergency, have significantly increased the average U.S. tariff rate to nearly 17%, the highest since 1934.

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