Is Trump’s New Tariff Lever IEEPA 2.0?
President Donald Trump invoked Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose new import tariffs on a broad group of trading partners. The tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and affect countries such as the European Union, Canada, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Legal analysts compare the measure to tariff schemes previously ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, raising questions about its legality.
- ▪Trump used Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to levy new tariffs on 60 U.S. trading partners.
- ▪Imports from 41 partners will face 12.5 percent tariffs, while others are subject to 10 percent levies.
- ▪The tariff regime mirrors illegal levies struck down by the Supreme Court in earlier cases.
- ▪Ilya Somin, a law professor and co‑counsel in VOS Selections v. Trump, highlights the legal concerns.
- ▪The article includes a photo of shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore.
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Ilya Somin / August 5, 2026 Is Trump’s New Tariff Lever IEEPA 2.0? The administration’s latest import tax regime is similar to the illegal levies the Supreme Court struck down. Law An aerial view of shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 2025. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) An aerial view of shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 2025. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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