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Trade Wars Unraveled: Michelle Schulz Explains the Legal Battle Over Trump-Era Tariffs

Updated: 2 days ago



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Trump-Era Tariffs Explained


In a recent interview, international trade attorney Michelle Schulz shed light on the complex legal landscape of trade tariffs. The conversation centered on the Court of International Trade's recent block of certain Trump-era tariffs, which could potentially result in customs refunding previously collected duties.

Schulz explained that while some specific tariffs related to Mexico, Canada, and China are being challenged, many other tariffs remain intact, including those on steel and aluminum. The legal battle stems from the Trump administration's creative use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which the court now views as an overreach.

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Despite this setback, Schulz noted that the administration has multiple alternative routes to impose trade restrictions. These include Section 301, which allows investigations into unfair trade practices, and Section 232, which permits tariffs based on national security concerns. She described the original IEEPA strategy as particularly clever, noting its ingenious adaptation of a wartime-era economic powers act.


The ongoing legal proceedings could ultimately reach the Supreme Court, leaving the final resolution of these trade restrictions uncertain. Meanwhile, trade negotiations continue, with potential new agreements on the horizon, particularly with countries like the United Kingdom.




Trade Law Actions to Consider:


  • Legal challenges to tariffs

  • Potential refund of previously paid duties

  • Alternative legal mechanisms for imposing trade restrictions


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