President Trump has begun imposing tariffs on more than 1,300 kinds of foreign imports, the value of which could exceed $150 billion.
Presidents have far-reaching authority to impose tariffs based on various legal powers Congress delegated to the executive branch in the 1960s and 1970s.
Imported items subject to new tariffs include solar panels, steel, aluminum, televisions, and midsize cars.
Over the last three months, President Trump has used his broad legal authority to impose tariffs on a variety of products and countries. Many of these actions have been aimed at disputes with China, including those over anti-competitive behavior, intellectual property theft, and national security concerns.
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