The Supreme Court recently overturned President Trump's decision to implement tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles. The White House is using Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, a national security provision already used to impose tariffs on other products. The author argues that essential medical devices should be excluded from the administration’s plans to expand Section 232 tariffs. This could have serious unintended consequences for seniors who rely heavily on medical supplies for basic mobility and independence. The cost of these tariffs could result in delayed care, degraded function, or loss of independence for seniors on fixed incomes. However, the author notes that the United States already produces 70 percent of medical technology sold in the US, supporting nearly three million American jobs. The goal of Section 232 should be to strengthen the domestic manufacturing supply chains, while simultaneously reducing U.S. dependence on foreign supply chains.