[Trump Plans to Invoke New Trade Authority, May Impose New Comprehensive Tariffs on Trade Partners] According to a report by the New York Times, Trump plans to invoke new trade authority following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. It is reported that Trump is considering imposing new comprehensive tariffs on trade partners. Section 301 tariffs are one of the tools under discussion. The White House declined to comment. Some officials expect Trump to announce the new authority at a press conference on Friday afternoon local time, but they warned that the plan may be subject to change.