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July 21, 2026
New Tariffs to Replace Expiring Duties Amid Inflation Concerns
- Jamieson Greer confirmed that new tariffs will be announced soon as the current 10% tariffs are set to expire on Friday.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren challenged Greer on the impact of tariffs on inflation, citing an average increase of $1,700 in costs for families since Trump's return to office.
- Despite concerns over rising prices, Greer maintained that tariffs have not contributed to inflation, a claim disputed by several lawmakers.
6 Sources
- Trump prepares fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, FT reportsJul 21, 2026 at 10:17 AM · Reuters
- Greer hints new Trump tariffs coming on dozens of countries: 'Expect action soon'Jul 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM · CNBC
- Generic drugmaker Sandoz to engage with US after Trump tariff threatJul 22, 2026 at 8:51 AM · Reuters
- Laredo’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade MoveJul 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM · NYT
- live: Greer testifies before Senate on Trump's trade agendaJul 22, 2026 at 1:51 PM · The Hill
- US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikesJul 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM · The Guardian