Listeners:
Top listeners:
-
play_arrow
Trump Moves to Expand National Security Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
WASHINGTON D.C. (Worthy News) – The Trump administration is preparing a new wave of national security tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump’s second-term levies, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The high court ruled 6–3 last week that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority, wiping out more than half of the revenue generated by Trump’s recent reciprocal tariffs. However, the ruling did not affect tariffs issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 — a legal authority the administration is now moving to expand.
Officials familiar with the plans say new Section 232 investigations could target large-scale batteries, cast iron and iron fittings, plastic piping, industrial chemicals, and power grid and telecommunications equipment. Section 232 allows the president to impose tariffs if imports are deemed a threat to national security, following a Commerce Department investigation.
President Trump has already used Section 232 in his second term to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, automobiles, trucks, and auto parts — measures that remain legally intact despite the Supreme Court decision.
In addition, the administration is weighing tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, drones, industrial robots, and solar-grade polysilicon under previously opened Section 232 probes. Some of those investigations could be accelerated in response to the court ruling.
The White House signaled it intends to move aggressively. “Safeguarding America’s national and economic security remains a top priority for President Trump, and the Administration remains committed to using every lawful authority to deliver,” spokesman Kush Desai said.
Separately, the administration is also reviewing potential changes to existing steel and aluminum tariffs. While nominal tariff rates could be lowered, officials are considering applying duties to the full product value rather than just the steel or aluminum content — a move that could increase overall tariff payments for some companies.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the administration may “adjust the way some of the tariffs are applied for compliance purposes,” suggesting further structural changes could be announced in the coming weeks.
The developments mark a strategic shift by the Trump administration as it pivots toward more legally durable trade tools following the Supreme Court’s decision.
Copyright 1999-2026 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.
Latest News from Worthy News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch forceful attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group following repeated violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire along Israel’s northern border.
U.S. House Republicans face a daunting legislative to-do list for the week ahead.
A suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner reportedly sent a disturbing anti-Trump manifesto to family members just minutes before the attack, according to multiple reports.
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced Sunday that they will merge their political factions into a unified list ahead of upcoming Knesset elections, signaling a major realignment within Israel’s center-right political landscape.
War-torn Ukraine is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster amid lingering fears that the tragedy could occur again as war continues.
U.S. authorities have charged a suspected gunman after a shooting disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing Donald J. Trump to be rushed from the venue and the event to be postponed, officials said Sunday.
German authorities have launched an investigation after a protester threw red liquid over Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi in Berlin, where he had denounced a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
WHO WE ARE
The Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs encapsulate the beauty, wisdom, and eternal truths found in the Bible, creating an immersive experience that resonates with believers and seekers alike.
CONTACT
- +1 908 280-4246
- Essex County, USA
- info@tnjrfm.com