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Are Trump's tariffs legal?

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Tariffs Under Emergency Powers: A Legal Challenge

This chapter examines the Trump administration's controversial use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) to impose tariffs, typically reserved for sanctions. It explores the legal challenges facing this interpretation, including lawsuits questioning the president's characterization of the fentanyl crisis as a national emergency. The discussion also highlights broader constitutional implications regarding the delegation of tariff powers from Congress to the president.

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