# Trade Expansion Act of 1962

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-20**: Supreme Court Ruling — A 6-3 majority strikes down global tariffs based on the IEEPA.
- **2026-02-20**: Presidential Response — Trump holds news conference denouncing the court and announcing a pivot to the 1962 Act.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Pivots to 1962 Trade Act After Supreme Court Strikes Down Global Tariffs
2026-02-21 00:20:55 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 8

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark 6-3 ruling striking down the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for global tariffs. In response, President Trump has announced a pivot to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to implement a 10% global levy.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-ruling-trade-expansion-act

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