Published Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Trump is using Section 330 of the Smoot-Hawley Act as a test case for imposing tariffs

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The Trump administration is employing Section 330 of the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930, which allows for up to 50% tariffs, against Canada. This move is seen as a test case to bypass previous court blocks on his tariff options, despite the clause's dubious legal standing and its historical association with exacerbating the Great Depression.