Trump appeals to Supreme Court to maintain comprehensive tariffs
A federal appeals court ruled that the president lacks authority to impose extensive tariffs under the emergency powers law he used.
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The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to quickly determine the legality of imposing broad tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This follows a 7-4 appeals court decision that Trump exceeded his presidential authority.
The case involves reciprocal tariffs of 10-34% for various countries and 25% tariffs on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican goods due to fentanyl concerns. Five businesses and twelve states have challenged Trump's use of emergency powers. The Justice Department argues the ruling has disrupted trade negotiations and created uncertainty.
The Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, has recently shown skepticism toward expansive executive power interpretations.
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