🏛️ TARIFF WARS: TRUMP’S 150-DAY LEGAL GAMBIT UNLEASHED! 🇺🇸💸
The battle over U.S. trade policy just hit a new level of complexity. After a major Supreme Court ruling, President Trump is pivoting to a new legal weapon: Section 122. Here is the breakdown of the current "Tariff Chessboard." 🧵👇
1️⃣ The Supreme Court Shockwave ⚖️⚡
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down tariffs previously imposed under the IEEPA Act. However, don't pop the champagne yet—many core tariffs remain untouched:
Section 301: 7.5% to 25% on China. 🇨🇳
Section 232: 25% on Steel & 10% on Aluminum. 🏗️
The average U.S. tariff rate is still holding strong above 10%.
2️⃣ Enter Section 122: The 150-Day Clock ⏳🔥
With IEEPA restricted, the administration is shifting gears to Section 122. This gives the President the power to:
Impose tariffs up to 15% on ALL countries.
Authority lasts for 150 days.
Extension requires a Congressional vote.
3️⃣ A Divided Capital 🏛️💥
Congress is currently a battlefield. While some lawmakers are fiercely opposing these "Tax Hikes," the Speaker of the House has pledged to find ways to support the President in maintaining these levels.
4️⃣ The "Loophole" Theory 🔄🌀
Technically, Trump could declare a "new condition" every 150 days to restart the cycle. While this would trigger endless legal challenges and likely another Supreme Court review, it shows the administration's long-term intent to keep these tariffs active.
🎯 The Bottom Line: In a recent press conference, Trump made it clear: he intends to maintain these tariffs for the long haul and may even expand the use of Section 301 and 232.
Is this "Protectionism 2.0" the key to U.S. manufacturing, or an inflation time bomb? 💣📉
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