# Trade Act of 1974

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-15**: Expected Proclamation — President Trump expected to sign a formal proclamation implementing the 15% global tariff rate.
- **2026-02-25**: Greer Clarification — USTR Jamieson Greer confirms China tariffs will stay at 35-50% for continuity.
- **2026-02-20**: Trump Response — President announces 'great alternatives' to IEEPA, targeting Section 122 for a 10-15% global tariff.
- **2025-Q4**: Supreme Court Ruling — Justices block sweeping tariffs imposed under IEEPA, citing executive overreach.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US to Maintain 35-50% China Tariffs as Trump Pivots to New Legal Authority
2026-02-26 00:17:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration will hold China-specific tariffs steady between 35% and 50% despite a Supreme Court ruling striking down previous trade levies. USTR Jamieson Greer confirmed the pivot to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to maintain trade pressure ahead of a critical summit with President Xi Jinping.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/us-china-tariffs-continuity-section-122

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