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Trump’s latest import taxes could set a precedent for a ‘broad tariff generator’ on anything a president wants to target, expert warns
President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replacing earlier tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Experts warn this could establish a precedent for future presidents to impose tariffs broadly for any reason, bypassing legal challenges.
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