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US Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to End Trump's 50% Tariffs on India, Citing Illegal Use of Emergency Powers
Dec 13, 2025 11:54 am CST
Three US Representatives have introduced a resolution to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration imposing 50% tariffs on Indian imports. Representatives Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey, and Raja Krishnamoorthi argue these tariffs are illegal, harm American consumers and workers, disrupt supply chains, and damage US-India economic and security relations. The resolution aims to rescind the additional 25% "secondary" duties imposed on August 27, 2025, which followed earlier tariffs justified by India's purchases of Russian oil.
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.
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Legality of Trump's Tariff Authority in Landmark Case
Nov 06, 2025 03:06 pm CST
The US Supreme Court is deliberating a landmark case examining President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose widespread tariffs. Justices across the ideological spectrum questioned whether these actions exceed presidential authority by encroaching on Congress's constitutional power to regulate taxes and foreign commerce. This high-stakes case could impact global trade relationships and redefine the boundaries between executive and legislative powers in economic and foreign policy matters.
US May Remove 25% Penal Tariff On India After November 30: Top Official
Sep 18, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday expressed optimism that the penal tariff imposed on certain imports will likely be withdrawn after November 30, signalling a potential easing of trade restrictions.