Trump Expands Use of Trade Law, Imposing New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
In a bold move that reshapes U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has aggressively utilized trade laws to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. This strategy has sparked a debate over the legal boundaries of trade authority and the broader implications for global trade relations and the U.S. economy. Historically, U.S. presidents have had significant discretion in regulating international trade, especially when national security is cited as a justification. Trump’s administration, however, has expanded the use of these powers to an unprecedented level by applying tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade … Read more