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Supreme Court Scrutiny of Trump Tariffs Under IEEPA

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This podcast provides an overview of the legal and economic implications surrounding the Supreme Court's consideration of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). The articles from SCOTUSblog, Brookings, and the Atlantic Council address the skepticism expressed by the Supreme Court regarding the President's authority to unilaterally impose such widespread tariffs, arguing that the IEEPA statute likely does not grant this power. Critically, the sources explore alternative statutory pathways, such as Sections 232, 301, and 122 of the Trade Acts, that the administration could use to reinstate tariffs even if the Court rules against the IEEPA measures, limiting the overall long-term economic impact but necessitating a refund of roughly $130 billion in collected duties. Finally, the brief from We Pay the Tariffs, an amicus curiae representing numerous small businesses, provides real-world evidence of the tariffs' ruinous effects, including layoffs, operational shutdowns, and severe supply chain instability due to the unpredictable and fluctuating rates.

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