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 by Rick Scott that would grant him congressional authority to impose duties on countries running trade deficits with the United States.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 6, 2026, 12:51 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump promoted a Senate push to hand him sharper tariff powers against countries running trade deficits with the United States, days after the Supreme Court struck down his universal duties.