Factbox-Trump Likely to Turn to Tested Trade Law Tools in His Tariff Offensive
Congress can revoke the use of the statute by passing a joint declaration of disapproval. "But that's a heavy lift, especially for a Republican Congress" at the start of Trump's term, said Stephen Kho, a trade lawyer at Akin Gump and former China trade enforcement counsel at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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Countries criticize Trump tariff plans, which could flout trade pacts
Trump’s tariff plans were criticized by Mexico, Canada and China and raised questions about potential trade pact violations.
Trump's Tariff Tactics: A Legal Toolkit for Trade Challenges
Donald Trump plans to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, alongside other legal avenues, to implement tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. These measures are aimed at addressing the opioid crisis and controlling illegal immigration.
The unconventional economic theory behind Trump’s sweeping tariff plans
Michael Pettis, a Wall Street veteran who teaches finance in Beijing, says mainstream economists are wrong about trade.
Trump likely to turn to tested trade law tools in his tariff offensive
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is widely expected to again turn to a favorite legal tool to underpin threatened tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China: the International Emergency Economic Powers Act,
Trump sees tariffs as 'effective negotiating tool' for Canada and Mexico
Former Trump EPA senior counsel Samantha Dravis and American Principles Project President Terry Schilling join 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss Trump's plan to leverage tariffs and the Democrats' border strategy.
Trump tariff plan kicks off scramble among U.S. trading partners
Leaders in Mexico and Canada responded to the president-elect’s proposed new tariffs. Observers said the plan might just be the first step in negotiations.
Tariff Threats Show Trump’s Commitment to Upending Global Trade
The president-elect’s threat to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships and could topple the trade pacts he signed in his first term.
Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose massive tariffs was an early warning shot to try to force the hand of allies and adversaries to come to the negotiating table on immigration and trade issues,
Trump Transition Live Updates: Picks for Trade and Economic Posts Highlight Trump’s Tariff Plans
President-elect Donald J. Trump said on Tuesday evening that he had selected Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford physician and ...
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Global Trade Tensions and Market Resilience: Understanding Economic Impact of Proposed Tariffs
Recent geopolitical events and policy announcements have demonstrated an unusual disconnect between significant economic ...
Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
These picks reflect a recognition that his reputation will likely hinge on restoring the public’s confidence in the economy.
Greer and Hassett Return to Lead Trump's Economic Agenda
Greer played a role in implementing Trump's trade policies and Hassett is set to reprise his leadership role as well.
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A look at Trump’s tariffs and the economic consequences for consumer prices and businesses
President-elect Trump is wasting no time when it comes to making good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign nations. He ...
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Trump 2.0 Administration: Anticipated Impacts on International Trade, Sanctions and Economic Policy
Sanctions Programs Will Intensify in Key Jurisdictions with the Potential to Relax in Others: The new Trump Administration is expected to tighten restrictions on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba, while Russia ...
Trump nominates Jamieson Greer for trade representative, Kevin Hassett for National Economic Council
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a slew of nominations, including international trade attorney Jamieson Greer to be his U.S. trade representative.