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Trump's Tariff Regime Shift After SCOTUS Defeat

Trump's Tariff Regime Shift After SCOTUS Defeat

SCOTUS struck down bulk tariff authority, but Trump pivoted to Section 338 (96-year-old statute) providing clearer presidential authority with 30-day delay. Canadian auto exports down 22%, alcohol imports down 81%. This strengthens tariff agenda legally and has supply chain/inflation implications. Sen. Warren pushes for $166B in tariff refunds to consumers – $100B already refunded to corporations, zero to households.

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Updated Aug 9, 2026