January 29, 2025
Commerce invokes emergency authority for 60% electronics tariff without Ways and Means approval
Emergency declaration enables 10-60% duties without Congress
📈Trade💰Economy
Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports ranging from 10-60% on January 29, 2025, using emergency powers
Chinese exporters do not pay American tariffs - importers do, then pass costs to consumers through higher prices
60% tariff on Chinese imports means Americans pay $600 more for $1,000 worth of Chinese products
Companies that assemble products using Chinese components face crushing cost increases while domestic competitors gain advantages
China retaliates against American tariffs by targeting soybeans, corn, wheat, and pork exports from rural Republican areas
Chinese buyers permanently shift to Brazilian, Canadian, and Australian suppliers costing American farmers market share
National Emergency Act authority allows unlimited presidential tariff power without congressional oversight or time limits
📈Trade💰Economy
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