Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. government is exploring alternative tariff methods in response to potential legal challenges against Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" under the IEEPA [1][2][3] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent believes the Supreme Court will support the use of IEEPA for imposing tariffs, but acknowledges that other legal frameworks exist, albeit with less efficiency and power [4][5] - The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals has weakened the Trump administration's ability to use tariffs as a key economic policy tool, allowing tariffs to remain in place until October 14 for potential Supreme Court appeal [1][3] Group 2 - Experts suggest that if the Trump administration loses the case, it can still utilize other domestic laws such as Sections 301, 232, 122, and 338 for imposing tariffs [2][5][7] - Section 232 investigations have already been initiated on 11 categories of products, including steel, aluminum, and semiconductors, indicating a broad scope for potential tariffs [6] - Section 122 allows for tariffs up to 15% to address balance of payments issues, but these tariffs are limited to 150 days unless extended by Congress [7] Group 3 - The international market response has been muted, with investors adopting a wait-and-see approach due to the uncertainty surrounding the legal and policy landscape of tariffs [8] - The potential adverse ruling from the Supreme Court could significantly impact companies that have adjusted their supply chains and pricing strategies based on current tariffs [8] - European leaders express frustration over the U.S. trade approach, emphasizing the need for stronger trade partnerships globally to enhance predictability and reduce strategic dependencies [9]