(Seeking Alpha)—President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% blanket levy on all imports, officially took effect this weekend — and legal pushback is already underway, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
The administration is leaning on emergency powers to justify the tariffs, citing national security threats like fentanyl trafficking and economic imbalances. But critics say the move stretches presidential authority beyond its legal limits and sets the stage for a significant court battle over executive power in trade.
Legal foundation scrutinized
Although Congress traditionally holds the power to regulate trade and impose tariffs, it has gradually delegated some of that authority to the executive branch through various laws. Trump is now relying on…
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