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Emergency powers are normalized and permanent 13Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability 9Executive power operates without effective oversight 4Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance 3Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 3Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities 2Policy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributions 1
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Jul 25, 2026 President Trump imposed new tariffs on goods from dozens of countries under claimed forced-labor authority Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The tariffs extended unilateral executive control over trade and revenue policy after prior legal setbacks, testing limits on presidential economic power.
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- Trump Imposes New Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges — President Trump announced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from over 80 countries, claiming they produce goods with forced labor.
- Trump imposes new tariffs under emergency powers — President Trump announced the imposition of new tariffs on products from over 60 countries, claiming authority under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows tariffs in cases of forced labor.
- U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Economies Failing to Enforce Forced Labor Prohibitions — The Executive Office of the President issued a memorandum directing the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jul 13, 2026 President Trump announced and then quickly reversed a cargo-fee plan for the Strait of Hormuz Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The abrupt announcement and reversal showed volatile executive decision-making on war-adjacent trade powers with major diplomatic and economic stakes.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump Declares US Control Over Strait of Hormuz — Former President Donald Trump announced that the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% cargo fee on vessels passing through.
- Trump Walks Back Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan — Former President Donald Trump retracted his announcement to impose a 20% toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump Reverses Strait of Hormuz Fee — President Donald Trump reversed his decision to impose a 20% "reimbursement fee" on the Strait of Hormuz less than a day after announcing it.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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May 1, 2026 Governor Gavin Newsom blamed Trump's Iran policy for rising gas prices Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The statement framed executive foreign-policy choices as directly imposing domestic economic costs, sharpening public accountability for presidential war decisions.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- California Governor Criticizes Trump Over Gas Prices — California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized former President Donald Trump, attributing the rise in gas prices to Trump's policies regarding the US war with Iran.
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Week 67 – 2026-04-25–2026-05-01
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Feb 20, 2026 President Trump announced a new global tariff under Section 122 after the Supreme Court ruling Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move sought to preserve unilateral trade control after a judicial rebuke, testing how far the executive could work around constitutional limits.
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- President imposes new tariffs under Section 122 — Following the Supreme Court's ruling against IEEPA tariffs, the President quickly issued a proclamation under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing a temporary 10% import surcharge on nearly all imports
- Trump announces new 10% global tariff — Following the Supreme Court's ruling against his previous tariffs, President Trump announced a new 10% global baseline tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20
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Feb 6, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order imposing tariffs on countries that traded with Iran Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used unilateral economic power to pressure foreign states, showing how trade tools can be deployed as executive coercion.
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- Executive Order Imposing Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran — On February 6, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing additional tariffs on goods imported into the United States from countries that engage in trade with Iran.
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Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Jan 29, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba and authorizing new tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used emergency powers to expand presidential control over trade and foreign policy beyond ordinary legislative channels.
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- Executive Order: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba — On January 29, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency in response to perceived threats from the Government of Cuba.
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Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 10, 2026 The Trump administration seized Venezuelan oil proceeds and placed them under U.S. control without congressional consultation Corroborated Power and Authority
The move concentrated foreign-policy and financial power in the executive branch while bypassing normal legislative checks on war, sanctions, and public funds.
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- Trump Administration's Actions Against Venezuela — The Trump administration seized Venezuela's oil and directed its proceeds into Trump's personal control, an action taken without congressional consultation.
- Trump Administration's Military Actions in Venezuela — The Trump administration, with Marco Rubio playing a key role, orchestrated the removal of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro.
- Trump declared national emergency regarding Venezuelan oil revenue — On January 10, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency concerning the revenue from the sale of Venezuelan oil, stating that repayment to oil companies would harm U.S.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 9, 2026 President Trump signed an executive order shielding Venezuelan oil revenue from court process and placing disbursement under executive control Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order concentrated control over foreign-linked funds in the executive branch and limited outside legal review of those assets.
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- Trump signs executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue — President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at preventing courts or creditors from impounding revenue tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil held in US treasury accounts.
- Executive Order: Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue — On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S.
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Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Sep 5, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order modifying reciprocal tariffs and trade agreement procedures Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order continued governing trade through emergency-style executive action, concentrating economic rulemaking in the presidency.
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- Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariffs and Trade Agreements — On September 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishing procedures for implementing trade and security agreements.
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Week 33 – 2025-08-30–2025-09-05
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Aug 11, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order modifying tariff rates with China Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used executive trade authority to alter tariff policy without new legislation, showing how economic power can be shifted through presidential action alone.
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- Executive Order Modifying Tariff Rates with China — On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to further modify reciprocal tariff rates with the People's Republic of China.
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Week 30 – 2025-08-09–2025-08-15
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Aug 6, 2025 President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from India by executive order Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used unilateral trade power to reshape economic relations and showed how foreign policy sanctions can be imposed with limited legislative input.
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- Executive Order Imposes Tariffs on Indian Imports — On August 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem duty on imports from India.
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Week 29 – 2025-08-02–2025-08-08
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Jul 31, 2025 President Trump issued an order raising duties on certain Canadian products Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order extended emergency-based tariff power into a major bilateral trade relationship with limited congressional involvement.
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- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border — On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending duties to address the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border.
- Trump signs order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35% — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on Canadian goods imported into the United States from 25% to 35%.
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Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 31, 2025 President Trump issued an order further modifying reciprocal tariff rates Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order widened presidential control over trade policy through emergency framing and reduced Congress's practical role.
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- Executive Order: Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates — On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order further modifying reciprocal tariff rates.
- Trump Announces New Tariff Rates Before Deadline — The Trump administration announced new tariff rates, including a base rate of 10% on countries where the U.S.
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Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 30, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order imposing additional tariffs on Brazilian imports Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used emergency-style executive trade power to punish a foreign government over political and speech disputes.
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- Executive Order Imposes Tariffs on Brazilian Imports — On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency in response to actions by the Government of Brazil that allegedly threaten U.S.
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Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 30, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order expanded unilateral presidential control over trade rules that had broad economic and legal effects.
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- Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries — On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries.
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Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 7, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order extending the suspension of additional reciprocal tariffs until August 1 Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Trade policy continued to be set through executive order, reinforcing presidential control over major economic measures.
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- Extension of Reciprocal Tariff Rate Modifications — On July 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order extending the suspension of additional ad valorem duties on certain foreign trading partners, excluding the People's Republic of China, until August 1
- Trump Signs Executive Order on Tariffs — President Trump signed an executive order delaying the implementation of reciprocal tariffs until August 1, 2025.
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Week 25 – 2025-07-05–2025-07-11
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May 31, 2025 President Trump announced and then ordered higher steel and aluminum tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The tariff action showed direct presidential use of trade power with broad effects on prices, industry, and the balance between executive action and economic policy.
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- Trump announces doubling of foreign tariffs on steel and aluminium — President Trump unexpectedly announced that he would be doubling tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium imports to 50%.
- Trump announces doubling of steel tariffs — President Donald Trump announced that he will double the tariff on steel imports from 25% to 50%, a move that could significantly impact trade and economic relations with other countries.
- Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports — President Donald Trump announced that he will double the tariff on steel imports from 25% to 50%, continuing his administration's aggressive trade policy.
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Week 20 – 2025-05-31–2025-06-06
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May 12, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order modifying tariff rates with China Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order changed trade policy by executive action, affecting economic planning and concentrating major tariff decisions in the presidency.
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- Executive order modifying reciprocal tariff rates — On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order modifying reciprocal tariff rates with the People's Republic of China.
- Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates With China
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Week 17 – 2025-05-10–2025-05-16
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Apr 29, 2025 President Trump issued an order changing how overlapping tariffs applied to imported goods Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order adjusted trade penalties through unilateral executive action, underscoring presidential control over major economic policy tools.
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- Executive Order on Tariffs Issued by President Trump — On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to address the cumulative effect of overlapping tariffs on certain imported articles.
- Trump Reverses Course on Auto Tariffs — On April 29, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order modifying his previous plan on auto tariffs.
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Week 15 – 2025-04-26–2025-05-02
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Apr 9, 2025 President Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariffs while keeping a 10% baseline and sharply higher China tariffs Corroborated Power and Authority
The abrupt reversal underscored how concentrated executive trade power could move markets and policy without legislative process.
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- Trump Announces 90-Day Pause on Tariff Plan — On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his tariff plan, stating that goods entering the US from most countries would now face a 10% blanket tariff until July.
- Trump paused some tariffs amid economic concerns — President Donald Trump paused some of his "Liberation Day" tariffs following a stock market crash and recession predictions, although the high tariffs on China and a 10% tariff on all imports remain in effect.
- Trump Reverses Course on Tariffs After Market Impact — After causing a stock market downturn, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on a steep hike in tariffs on most countries, except China, which will face duties of 125%.
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Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 8, 2025 President Trump threatened additional tariffs on China and then raised tariff rates through executive action Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The escalation showed unilateral presidential control over major trade penalties with broad economic and diplomatic effects.
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- Trump threatens additional tariffs on China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, effective Wednesday, unless China drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties As Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China unless it drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- Trump Imposes New Tariffs on China — On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending reciprocal tariffs and updating duties on low-value imports from China.
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Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 2, 2025 President Trump declared a national emergency and issued executive orders imposing broad new tariffs on imports Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The declaration used emergency powers to impose sweeping trade taxes without ordinary congressional action, expanding unilateral presidential control over economic policy.
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- Trump Declares National Emergency to Justify Tariffs — President Trump declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify the imposition of new tariffs on imports.
- Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a reciprocal tariff policy to address large and persistent U.S.
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Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Mar 24, 2025 President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries importing Venezuelan oil Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used unilateral trade power to pressure foreign states and expand executive control over economic diplomacy.
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- Executive Order Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil — On March 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported into the United States from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, either directly or indirectly.
- Trump Imposes Tariff on Countries Buying Oil from Venezuela — Trump announced that any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25% tariff on trade with the US, signaling a shift in foreign economic policy.
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Week 10 – 2025-03-22–2025-03-28
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Mar 5, 2025 President Trump paused tariffs on many USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico until April 2 Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pause again showed how major trade rules were being set and reset through direct presidential action rather than stable legislative process.
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- Trump reverses tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Trump announced the reversal of tariffs on Mexico and Canada, stating it was done out of respect for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and blaming Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the tariff issues.
- Trump Administration Temporarily Halts Tariffs on Various Goods from Mexico and Canada — On March 6, 2025, the Trump administration temporarily halted tariffs on a range of goods from Mexico and Canada.
- Trump signs executive order to pause tariffs on USMCA trade — United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pause tariffs on USMCA trade from Canada and Mexico until April 2.
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Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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Mar 3, 2025 President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods tied to the synthetic opioid supply chain Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used emergency economic powers to escalate tariffs, reinforcing presidential control over trade and sanctions policy.
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- Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China — On March 3, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order further amending duties related to the synthetic opioid supply chain in the People's Republic of China.
- Trump doubles tariffs on China — President Trump signed an executive order doubling tariffs on China from 10% to 20%.
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Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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