Which Trade Expansion Act section gave the president authority for the 50% tariff?

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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (codified at 19 U.S.C. § 1862) lets the president adjust imports on national security grounds after the Commerce Secretary investigates. Trump used Section 232 to impose 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs in March 2018, and invoked the same authority for his 50% EU tariff threat in May 2025. After months of brinkmanship—first delaying to July 9, then setting 30% tariffs for August 1—Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reached a deal on July 27 at Turnberry, Scotland, settling on 15% tariffs for most EU goods. Steel and aluminum stayed at 50% under separate Section 232 orders.

Which Trade Expansion Act section gave the president authority for the 50% tariff?

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