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New Powers to Fight Economic Coercion: Tariffs and Ally Support.

This law grants the President new tools to respond when foreign adversaries use economic pressure (like arbitrary trade restrictions) against US allies. For citizens, this could mean changes in the cost of imported goods: lower tariffs on products from supported allies and potentially higher tariffs on goods from countries engaging in coercion. The overall goal is to protect global trade stability and US economic security.
Key points
The President can lower tariffs on goods imported from allies targeted by economic coercion, potentially reducing costs for US consumers and businesses.
Authority to impose higher tariffs on goods from foreign adversaries as a penalty for their coercive actions, which may increase the cost of those imports.
The US government will coordinate with other allies to provide joint economic and political support against aggressive trade practices.
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Print number: 118_S_295
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-02-07