Trump Tariffs Live Updates: After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Plans a Tariff Workaround
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, a decision Trump called “disappointing” and criticized the justices as “unpatriotic” and influenced by foreign interests.
- Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs using alternative legal authorities, including Section 122 of the Trade Act to impose a 10 percent global tariff for up to 150 days, and Section 301 to investigate unfair trade practices, though these options have more limitations and may face legal challenges.
- Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the president should have broad authority to impose tariffs under foreign affairs powers and warning the ruling could cause
