Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Expected USTR Response
The U.S. Trade Representative is expected to provide a formal response to the coalition's demands.
Coalition Formalized
Democratic Senator and Governors issue a joint call for immediate refunds and regulatory relief.
Implementation
The new 15% duty takes effect at 12:01 am EST as CBP halts collection of invalidated IEEPA tariffs.
Supreme Court Ruling & Warning
SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; Trump warns countries not to 'play games' and EU postpones trade vote.
Duty Escalation
The administration raises the planned Section 122 duty to the statutory maximum of 15%.
Initial Tariff Announcement
Trump announces a 10% temporary import duty under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Exclusion Expirations
A significant number of temporary tariff exclusions expire, leading to immediate cost increases for importers.
Section 301 Implementation
The first wave of tariffs on Chinese goods is implemented, sparking the need for an exclusion process.
A prominent Democratic senator and a group of governors have launched a formal push for the federal government to provide tariff refunds and broader regulatory relief for businesses. The coalition argues that current trade duties are stifling state-level manufacturing and infrastructure development.
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, President Trump has pivoted to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The administration is imposing a 15% temporary import duty while warning global trading partners against abandoning existing agreements.
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