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Trump-tariff ruling
Trump says he will use Section 122 of 1974 Trade Act to impose additional 10 pct global tariff
By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will impose an additional 10 percent global tariff under a trade act provision, lambasting Supreme Court justices, who ruled against his sweeping emergency tariffs, as a "disgrace to our nation."
During a press conference, Trump stressed that his administration has "even stronger measures" than the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) at its disposal, as the high court struck down his IEEPA-based tariffs, including "reciprocal" tariffs on South Korea and other trading partners.
"Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10 percent global tariff under Section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged," Trump said, referring to the 1974 Trade Act provision that enables the president to impose import restrictions, including tariffs.
"We're also initiating several Section 301, and other investigations to protect our country from unfair trading practices of other countries and companies," he added, also referring to the 1974 Trade Act.
The president said that the planned 10-percent tariff may go into effect "three days from now."
He reiterated that his administration would leverage other legal authorities to maintain his tariff policy.
"The good news is that there are methods, practices, statutes and authorities, as recognized by the entire court and also is recognized by Congress, which they referred to, that are even stronger than the IEEPA tariffs available to me as the president of the United States," he said.
He claimed that following the court ruling, foreign countries that have been "ripping us off" are "ecstatic."
"They are so happy, and they are dancing in the streets, but they won't be dancing for long," he said. "I can assure you."
Trump also argued that the court has been "swayed by foreign interests and a political movement that is far smaller than people would ever think."
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