Why invoke IEPA instead of traditional tariff statutes?

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 the justices might be prepared to say no to the president.

Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments, for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Read five key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s tariff argument.
• The outcome of the case has immense economic and political implications for U.S. businesses, consumers and the president’s trade policy.

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