Politics

Trump's Trade Powers Under Scrutiny

Updated 2026-05-23 15:50 UTC 2 sources Negative

President Donald Trump is attempting to secure permanent trade war powers through Section 301, which could evolve into a statute not authorized by Congress. This move has sparked internal GOP tensions and concerns among Democrats.

Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
Section 301 risks evolving from a targeted trade statute into something Congress never authorized.
2026-05-21 15:30 UTC
CNBC
Democrats seek to score political points as internal GOP tensions simmer over President Donald Trump's ballroom and ''weaponization fund'
2026-05-21 15:53 UTC
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