Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. USTR Policy Confirmation

    Jamieson Greer confirms China tariffs will stay at 35-50% to ensure market continuity.

  2. Trump-Xi Meeting

    Leaders of the US and China to meet for high-stakes trade and diplomacy talks.

  3. Section 122 Invocation

    President Trump announces plans to use Section 122 for a 10% global tariff, later raised to 15%.

  4. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court blocks the administration's use of IEEPA for sweeping trade tariffs.

  5. Presidential Proclamation

    Expected signing of the official proclamation to implement the new 15% global tariff structure.

  6. Implementation Date

    The new global tariffs are scheduled to go into effect for all US imports.

  7. Tariff Escalation

    Trump announces on Truth Social that the rate will be increased to the 15% legal maximum.

  8. Supreme Court Ruling

    The high court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision, citing executive overreach.

  9. Initial Pivot

    Trump signs a proclamation for a 10% temporary tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.

Stories mentioning Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 2

Trade Policy Neutral

US Maintains China Tariffs at 35-50% as Trade Policy Shifts to Section 122

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that tariffs on Chinese goods will remain between 35% and 50% despite a Supreme Court ruling against the administration's previous legal justification. The White House is now pivoting to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to implement a 15% global tariff floor, seeking continuity ahead of a summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.

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Trade Policy Bearish

Trump Escalates Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Reversal

Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous import taxes, President Trump has pivoted to a rarely used trade law to impose a 15% global tariff. This temporary measure, effective February 24, creates immediate cost pressures for global supply chains and sets a five-month countdown for Congressional intervention.

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