Trump’s Trade Negotiator Says Response to Court Loss Would Be Immediate

Trump’s Trade Negotiator Says Response to Court Loss Would Be Immediate

The New York Times nation

Key Points:

  • The Trump administration plans to quickly replace any tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court with new levies using different legal authorities, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
  • Greer expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would uphold the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which underpins most of the current tariffs.
  • The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of President Trump's use of the 1977 IEEPA to impose tariffs globally, with a ruling expected soon, possibly as early as Tuesday.
  • President Trump has used emergency declarations to impose tariffs aimed at reducing trade deficits, curbing illegal drug inflows, and addressing other international concerns.
  • Regardless of the court's decision