U.S. statutes including Section 232 (national security trade measures) and Section 301 (authority to respond to unfair trade practices) are examples of laws where Congress has expressly authorized the President to impose tariffs.
November 05, 2025
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Identifies statutory mechanisms by which Congress has delegated tariff-imposing authority to the executive branch.
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes U.S. investigations into alleged unfair or discriminatory trade practices, and such investigations have historically been used as a prelude to imposing tariffs or broader economic sanctions.
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Explains the legal mechanism the U.S. can use to investigate and potentially respond to foreign trade practices.