Barry Appleton

The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, claiming they failed to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired temporary levies and bypass Congress, with limited evidence supporting the U.S. claims. The tariffs, set at 10% or 12.5%, face international backlash for being arbitrary.

The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired temporary measures and sidestep Congressional approval, with affected nations disputing the claims as arbitrary.

The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired global duties and bypass Congress, with limited evidence provided to justify the measures. Affected nations, representing 99% of U.S. imports, dispute the claims as arbitrary.

The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired global tariffs and sidestep Congressional oversight, with limited evidence provided for the targeted countries.

The Trump administration imposed double-digit tariffs on over 60 countries using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce forced-labor import bans. Critics argue the tariffs replace expired measures and bypass Congress, with limited evidence provided for the enforcement failures.

President Donald Trump adjusted tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports, lowering rates on agricultural equipment and HVAC systems to 15% from 25%, and expanding a 15% tariff to mobile industrial equipment for countries with U.S. trade deals. The changes, effective until 2027, aim to encourage use of U.S. metals and follow prior 2018 and 2025 tariff adjustments under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

President Donald Trump adjusted tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports, lowering tariffs on agricultural equipment and HVAC systems to 15% from 25%, and expanding the 15% tariff to include mobile industrial equipment from countries with U.S. trade deals. The changes, temporary until 2027, aim to encourage use of U.S. metals and follow prior 2018 tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.