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Tariffs are here to stay even if US Supreme Court rules against Trump
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The Supreme Court in Washington. Multiple trade authorities exist that will allow the President Donald Trump to impose tariffs that are not subject to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Ana Swanson
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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court, which heard arguments on Nov 5 about whether many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are lawful, could strike down a substantial portion of the President’s trade agenda.
At issue is whether Mr Trump properly used an emergency powers law to hit nearly all trading partners with tariffs.
