Supreme Court deciding if Trump has the power to unilaterally impose tariffs

Breakdown

• The Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of President Trump's tariffs on foreign imports. 1s
• President Trump invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the tariffs, though the law does not mention tariffs and has not been used for this purpose before. 8s
• Justices from both liberal and conservative sides expressed skepticism about the president's authority to impose tariffs without Congressional input. 18s
• The Constitution gives Congress the power to impose taxes, tariffs, and regulate foreign commerce, raising questions about executive authority under the IEEPA. 1m 43s
• If the Court rules against the president, the White House could use another law that explicitly allows tariffs or seek new authority from Congress. 2m 24s