Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Tariffs
The Daily
2025/11/06
Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Tariffs
Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Tariffs

The Daily
2025/11/06
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether President Trump had the authority to impose the highest tariffs that the United States has seen in a century. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains why it seems that...
Highlights
Highlights
The Supreme Court recently took up a high-stakes legal battle over the limits of presidential power, focusing on whether a president can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under existing emergency laws. At the heart of the case is a fundamental constitutional question: how much authority can Congress delegate to the executive branch, especially when economic policy blurs into national security.
Chapters
Chapters
Can a President Impose Tariffs Without Congressional Approval?
00:00Is 'Regulate Importation' a Legal Loophole for Tariffs?
07:22When Does Executive Power Go Too Far?
14:12National Security or Overreach? The Tariff Debate
21:48Is the Court Ready to Rein In Presidential Trade Authority?
25:21Transcript
Transcript
Adam Liptak: Hi, my name is Sandra E. Garcia, and I'm a reporter at The New York Times. I write for The Styles Desk, where we try to understand our complicated world. By keeping up with culture. We want to take you to the forefront of cultural shifts and l...