Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court
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The Trump administration is starting new trade investigations to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
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New tariffs could increase the cost of imported goods, potentially raising prices on products you buy.
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The Trump administration initiated a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries on Wednesday. This action follows the Supreme Court’s February ruling that struck down Donald Trump’s prior use of tariffs, which had been based on an economic emergency declaration. The administration aims to replace hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues from the struck-down tariffs by establishing new ones under different laws.
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The Trump administration initiated a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries.
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Trump administration starts new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
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