Summary
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of tariffs President Trump imposed by executive order. These tariffs have been challenged in court, with lower courts declaring them illegal. The case will be heard in November and could affect a large amount of money collected from businesses.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court will review tariffs imposed by President Trump in April.
- These tariffs have collected nearly a trillion dollars from businesses, according to the Treasury Secretary.
- Two lower courts have already ruled these tariffs illegal.
- The government argues that past presidents have imposed similar tariffs.
- The tariffs were justified as a way to address illegal fentanyl imports and trade deficits.
- Challengers argue the tariffs harm American businesses and exceed the powers given to the president by Congress.
- A dozen states oppose the tariffs, saying they don't effectively address the issues cited.
- The case questions the president's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
