India, July 26 -- President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy is entering a more permanent phase, with the White House restructuring its legal approach to keep import taxes in place for the long term. The latest move is not a dramatic increase in tariff rates but a legal overhaul aimed at preserving the administration's trade agenda after previous measures faced court challenges.

The changes mean American consumers and businesses are likely to continue paying higher costs on imported goods, while economists say uncertainty surrounding global trade is expected to persist.

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