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Are Trump's tariffs legal?

Jun 11, 2025 · 24m
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  • Trump's administration uses an unconventional legal theory based on the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify broad tariffs without congressional approval
  • Trump declared national emergencies related to illegal immigration, fentanyl, and trade deficits to invoke IEEPA powers, a tactic no previous president has attempted
  • About a dozen lawsuits challenge the tariffs as unlawful and potentially unconstitutional, with some judges already siding with the challengers

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