Beneath the surface of outlandish claims on allied sovereignty, the incoming administration appears to be hashing out a strategy to kick off President Trump's second term with some big, beautiful tariffs.
Facing the prospect of another ineffectual Congress, Team Trump is exploring tools that permit unilateral executive action on tariffs and trade. The transition team has reportedly drafted executive orders that give Trump wide-ranging authority, including Section 301, Section 338 and Section 122 authorities, as well as the powers available under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.
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