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