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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Trump administration is leaning on alternative tariff authorities following a Supreme Court defeat, according to legal filings that have drawn fresh court challenges.
The shift comes as the White House continues advancing its manufacturing-focused trade agenda. President Trump is scheduled to visit Peterbilt Motors' factory in Denton, Texas this week to promote tariff policies and domestic production incentives.
Meanwhile, a U.S.-China trade board has proposed reduced tariffs on roughly $60 billion in American-bound consumer goods and toys, though specifics on rate reductions and implementation timelines remain unclear.
Legal experts say the new tariff approaches face heightened scrutiny from courts weighing executive authority over trade policy.
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