Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?

The Trump administration's latest tariff plan targeting 60 countries—ranging from the EU and Brazil to Switzerland—rests on a revived legal tool: Section 301, which allows the U.S. to impose import taxes on goods made with forced labor. Unlike earlier tariffs struck down by courts, this approach leverages a precedent with roots in the 1970s and continued use under both Trump and Biden, giving it stronger legal footing. Yet, the policy has sparked outrage, especially in Switzerland, where industry leaders argue the 12.5% tariff is unjustified given their strict labor standards and niche manufacturing expertise. Swiss companies, many family-owned and highly specialized, say the threat of tariffs undermines decades of trust with the U.S., calling the move a 'crude legalistic' overreach. Meanwhile, investors remain unfazed, having grown accustomed to tariff volatility, while global markets absorb the news with minimal reaction. The episode also unpacks Shell’s decades-long environmental violations in Nigeria, revealed through internal documents showing executives knowingly kept a polluting pipeline running despite knowing the damage. In media, CBS fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes amid a broader corporate shake-up, with speculation linking the move to political appeasement and a push to rebrand for streaming.