tariff authority
Trump Warns Supreme Court Ruling Against Tariffs Would Create "Biggest" National Security Threat
Dec 10, 2025 02:48 am CST
President Trump claims a Supreme Court decision against his tariff authority would leave America "financially defenseless" while facing legal challenges from businesses and Democratic states who argue tariffs are Congress's constitutional power. Meanwhile, inflation concerns grow and even allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene question Trump's economic policies.
Trump's Tariff Authority: Legal Options If Supreme Court Strikes Down Emergency Powers
Nov 06, 2025 05:22 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines President Trump's alternative tariff authorities if the Supreme Court invalidates his emergency powers. Despite judicial skepticism, experts confirm multiple legal pathways remain available, including Section 301 of the Trade Act, Section 232 national security provisions, and even the rarely-used Smoot-Hawley era Section 338, which could maintain his aggressive trade policy regardless of the Court's decision.