Event Brief
Trump's Consideration of Section 122 Tariffs
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Summary: Trump may impose tariffs under Section 122 to address U.S. balance-of-payments deficit.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Considering tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:18 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To address a large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficit
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