How the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Case Could Redefine Presidential Power and Trade w/ Brennan Center’s Liza Goitein
On this episode: The Supreme Court is considering a major separation-of-powers case that could redefine the limits of presidential authority during national emergencies, and help define what exactly constitutes a national emergency. Learning Resources v. Trump challenges President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on nearly every U.S. trading partner — tariffs justified largely by declaring a series of national emergencies.
At issue is whether the law gives the president the power to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.