Trump’s Trade Negotiator Says Response to Court Loss Would Be Immediate
Key Points:
- The Trump administration plans to quickly replace tariffs if the Supreme Court strikes down the current ones, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
- Greer stated that the administration would begin imposing new tariffs "the next day" to address the issues identified by President Trump.
- The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of the president’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs globally, with a ruling expected soon.
- If the court rules against the administration, President Trump may use alternative legal authorities to maintain tariffs as part of his trade policy.
- Over the past year, President Trump has declared multiple international emergencies to adjust tariffs for various reasons, including reducing trade deficits and addressing illegal drug