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August 6, 2026
Senate Moves to Grant Trump Enhanced Tariff Powers
- Sen. Rick Scott introduces the Trade Deficit Elimination Act to allow targeted tariffs.
- The bill would create an annual watch list of countries with trade deficits detrimental to U.S. interests.
- Trump could modify tariffs without full congressional approval, focusing on national security and economic interests.
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- Trump may get a big, new tariff authorityAug 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM · Axios
- Trump allies push to arm president with new tariff weapon to punish countries 'ripping off' AmericaAug 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM · Fox News