# Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-25**: USTR Policy Confirmation — Jamieson Greer confirms China tariffs will stay at 35-50% to ensure market continuity.
- **2026-02-24**: Implementation Date — The new global tariffs are scheduled to go into effect for all US imports.
- **2026-02-21**: Tariff Escalation — Trump announces on Truth Social that the rate will be increased to the 15% legal maximum.
- **2026-02-20**: Supreme Court Ruling — The high court strikes down IEEPA-based tariffs in a 6-3 decision, citing executive overreach.
- **2026-02-20**: Initial Pivot — Trump signs a proclamation for a 10% temporary tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.
- **2026-02-19**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court blocks the administration's use of IEEPA for sweeping trade tariffs.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### US Maintains China Tariffs at 35-50% as Trade Policy Shifts to Section 122
2026-02-26 00:16:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-china-tariffs-section-122-greer

### Trump Escalates Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Reversal
2026-02-23 00:11:40 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

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.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/trump-global-tariffs-supreme-court-section-122

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