Legal Challenges Loom Over Trump’s Historic Section 338 Tariffs on Canada
Georgetown legal experts analyze the first-ever use of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act’s Section 338 by President Trump and the potential for court disputes.
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Georgetown legal experts analyze the first-ever use of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act’s Section 338 by President Trump and the potential for court disputes.
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The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks legal authority to impose tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
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After a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has turned to new legal tools to impose tariffs on countries including Canada and China, raising concerns about broad presidential trade powers.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 12:44 PM
politics
New tariffs announced under various trade sections are expected to impose significant costs on U.S. households, continuing a trend of increased trade protectionism.
Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 11:54 AM
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Economist David Hebert highlights the long-term damage to US trustworthiness from Trump’s tariff actions, urging congressional reforms to limit discretionary tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:37 AM
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Recent tariffs announced by President Trump, including a 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods, are drawing criticism and may impact Republican candidates as Democrats highlight economic consequences.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 9:18 AM
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Surging steel imports from China, South Korea, and Vietnam through Mexico and Canada highlight the need to strengthen USMCA rules before extending the trade agreement.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 4:16 PM
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Beijing condemns fresh US tariffs on China and other countries over forced labour concerns, cautioning against escalating trade tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
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The tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent, target dozens of countries amid controversy over their legal basis and economic impact.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 5:14 AM
us
The planned ribbon-cutting event for the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor was called off following the US announcement of a 50% tariff on Canadian goods.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 2:28 AM
world
The United States plans to impose fresh tariffs on multiple countries amid the expiration of President Trump's temporary global duties, with significant levies announced on Brazilian and Canadian goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 1:41 AM
politics
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting Canadian cultural imports, invoking a rarely used 1930 tariff law amid ongoing trade tensions.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 7:47 PM
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For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
us
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to deepen negotiations after US President Donald Trump orders 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:45 AM
us
As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
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The White House announced tariffs targeting a broad range of Canadian products amid trade tensions, with a 30-day window for negotiations.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 12:04 AM
world
US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:17 PMgeneral
More than 900 wildfires in Canada are sending dense smoke across the U.S., impacting air quality from the Upper Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, while severe storm warnings have been issued in several regions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 11:26 AMpolitics
President Donald Trump holds Canada responsible for unhealthy air in the U.S. caused by Canadian wildfires and signals tariff increases following the planned U.S. exit from the North American trade pact.
NBC Politics | Jul 18, 2026, 10:05 AMworld
US President Donald Trump attributes the spread of wildfire smoke across the US to Canadian fires and announces plans to add related costs to tariffs on Canadian goods.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 9:41 PM
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At the NATO summit, President Trump criticized Spain for failing to meet defense spending commitments and called for a complete trade cutoff, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged Trump's success in pushing NATO allies to increase military contributions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 12:19 PM
politics
A coalition of largely Democratic-controlled states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed under Section 301, continuing Oregon’s role in tariff litigation.
Reason | Aug 4, 2026, 1:37 AM
world
US President Donald Trump lashes out at DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro after charges against former Olympian David Hearn are dropped over alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 1:22 AM
world
The lawsuit challenges the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, following a Supreme Court ruling against previous levies.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 1:22 AMShowing 1-24 of 191 articles.