Trump Allies Push New Tariff Weapon to Punish Trade Deficit Nations
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Trump Allies Push New Tariff Weapon to Punish Trade Deficit Nations

Trump backs a Senate bill that would grant him sharper tariff powers over countries with trade deficits, weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his universal duties.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 6, 2026, 12:55 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump amplified a Senate push to arm the presidency with a new tariff weapon aimed at countries that run trade deficits with the United States.