The Fox News Rundown “We Are Not Going to Wait”: U.S. Trade Chief’s New Tariff Plan After Supreme Court Setback
Feb 26, 2026
Jamison Greer, U.S. Trade Representative leading tariff and trade strategy, explains legal workarounds to keep tariffs after a Supreme Court setback. Senator Eric Schmitt, Missouri lawmaker focused on homeland security and sanctions, discusses immigration enforcement and Iran policy. They cover alternative tariff tools, potential importer refunds, USMCA negotiations, border funding fights, and high-stakes talks with China.
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Administration Plans To Rebuild Tariff Program
- Jamison Greer says the administration will recreate IEPA-style tariffs using other statutory tools like Section 301 and Section 232 rather than pause policy.
- He argued investigations (some already open on China and Brazil) and temporary global tariffs can be layered to reestablish the program within months.
Use Existing Statutes Instead Of Waiting For Congress
- Greer advised Congress already granted authorities like Section 301 and 232, so the administration won't wait for new legislation to act.
- He said he's long supported Congress setting strategic tariffs but will proceed using existing statutes.
$160 Billion In Potential IEPA Refunds
- Greer estimated the administration collected several hundred billion in tariffs, with about $160 billion tied to the IEPA program that could be subject to refunds.
- He noted many payers were foreign parent companies or U.S. subsidiaries, not retail consumers, and litigation will determine refunds.