Trump expands tariff authority with new trade tool

President Donald Trump has used a rarely invoked provision of the 1930 Tariff Act to place 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, according to the report. The move relies on Section 338, a law that allows the president to impose duties on imports from countries considered to discriminate against U.S. commerce. The article says Canada is the first country targeted under this authority, with duties affecting products including wine, hockey sticks, cement, dairy, and furniture. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the tariffs while saying his government remains committed to negotiations. Trade analysts quoted in the piece said the action could add uncertainty for businesses and may shape how future trade disputes are handled. The report also notes that tariffs can raise costs for importers and, in some cases, for consumers if those costs are passed along.