The Journal. · Monday, July 27, 2026
Beyond Section 301, the administration is also utilizing Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for new tariffs. This older provision is considered more flexible than Section 301, requiring an investigation but fewer procedural steps.
“But section 301 isn't the only trade provision that the administration is using for new tariffs.”
“This is called section 338. And it's actually from the tariff act of 1930. It's almost 100 years old. And it's actually a little more flexible than section 301.”