Trump Claims ‘Great And Important’ Tariff Court Win
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President Trump criticized a recent court ruling on his tariff plan on Thursday. He directed criticism to the Federalist Society and expressed disappointment in judicial nominations.
The dueling narratives come as the administration is asking an appeals court to preserve a set of tariffs recently deemed to be illegal.
The Supreme Court hasn't been shy about applying a test known as the 'major questions doctrine' to rein in the executive branch. This could be a problem for President Trump if his tariffs have to be settled by the nation's highest court.
The potential stunting of innovation follows an economic slowdown during the coronavirus pandemic, when companies also had to put projects on hold. Some experts think the on-again-off again tariffs may have more enduring consequences because they rewire markets and upend business strategies.
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