Trump’s Tariffs Enter New Phase, Ending Months of Calm

Obscure Section 338 weaponises tariffs against Canada amid USMCA tensions

Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.

President Donald Trump is opening a new chapter in his playbook by invoking a tariff authority that no previous president has ever used — a move that could reshape future trade wars.

The Wall Street Journal editorial board on Tuesday published a scathing piece aimed at President Donald Trump, who on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods over his perceived discrimination from the country against U.S. vehicle, alcohol and dairy products.