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Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 5 min read
The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth.But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of Trump’s tariffs in February.The question now is: Can the president’...
Key takeaway After the Supreme Court setback, the president turned first to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose 10% tariffs globally.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio businesses that rely on international trade are watching the Trump administration's tariff maneuvers closely, as the outcome will impact their bottom line. With the Supreme Court striking down the previous tariffs, local importers may have already received refunds, but they are likely anxious about the potential for new tariffs to be imposed. The administration's plan to use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs on countries with "unjustifiable" trade practices could lead to higher costs for San Antonio companies that import goods from affected countries, such as Brazil. As the July 24 deadline approaches, local trade attorneys and business owners will be monitoring the situation to determine how the new tariffs will affect their operations and supply chains. The city's diverse economy, which includes a significant manufacturing sector, will be particularly sensitive to changes in trade policy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth.But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of Trump’s tariffs in February.The question now is: Can the president’...
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