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Trump's use of a 1930 law surprises trade lawyers

Donald Trump's use of a 1930 law has surprised trade lawyers, indicating a potentially unusual basis for US trade action.

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The legal approach could affect the scope and durability of US trade measures, although no concrete broader impact is specified.

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  1. Trump use of 1930 law surprises trade lawyers | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ↗arkansasonline.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
  2. Trump use of 1930 law surprises trade lawyers ↗eldoradonews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

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