Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has named Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as his “new hero” after the high court rejected his sweeping tariff powers. Trump made the declaration on his Truth Social platform, praising Kavanaugh’s dissenting opinion in the 6-3 ruling. Kavanaugh argued that the court’s decision was “illogical” and that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) empowers the president to regulate imports during national emergencies using tools such as quotas, embargoes, and tariffs. Trump had unilaterally levied tariffs on nearly every country in the world by invoking the IEEPA.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Trump praises Kavanaugh’s dissenting opinion, calling him his “new hero”.
Kavanaugh’s opinion argues that the court’s decision is “illogical” and that the IEEPA gives the president broad powers to regulate imports.
Trump had used the IEEPA to impose tariffs on nearly every country in the world.
The court’s decision may have substantial interim effects, including requiring the US to refund billions of dollars to importers.
Trump responds by raising the global tariff to 15%, citing Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Author: Evan Null
