Coverage dated August 29, 2026

Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

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The White House has reached back to Depression-era legislation that authorized the president to levy tariffs of up to 50% on imports from countries that have discriminated against US businesses.

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    Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The White House has reached back to Depression-era legislation that authorized the president to levy tariffs of up to 50% on imports from countries that have discriminated against US businesses.

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