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As 'bridge' tariffs expire, Trump pivots to new legal authority to keep duties in place
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· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A new set of duties is being prepared to replace the existing 10% global tariffs. The Trump administration is taking steps to maintain tariffs that are set to expire.
The Trump administration is taking steps to maintain tariffs that are set to expire. A new set of duties is being prepared to replace the existing 10% global tariffs.
The new duties will be imposed under a different legal authority than the current ones. This move is intended to keep the tariffs in place.
Further details on this development are available from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene , Texas. Readers can refer to the source for more information on the Trump administration's plans to replace the expiring tariffs with new ones.
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Category: local Published: July 23, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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