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Tariff Policy Overhaul and Congressional Pushback

Tariff Policy Overhaul and Congressional Pushback

After SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs, administration pivoted to Section 301 on 60 economies, revived Section 338, and finalized forced labor tariffs on Thai rice. Economic impact estimated at $1,700 per family. Sen. Wyden introduced bill to reassert congressional control. White House flagged 40+ countries for transshipment risk. New analysis shows US-born unemployment rising and wage growth stalling, with net migration collapse and structural mismatches. White House previewed an AI-powered 'Detective Border' tool. A new report highlights that the noncitizen voting hunt pulled HSI agents from other crimes, underscoring enforcement trade-offs. Trade war with Canada escalated: U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods; negotiations collapsed; Canada retaliated. DHS's noncitizen voting claim debunked (185 vs 15,903).

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Updated Aug 23, 2026