Up First from NPR Trump Tariff Ruling, Texas Abortion Medication Bill, New Dietary Guidelines
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Aug 30, 2025 A federal appeals court has ruled that much of Trump's tariffs are illegal, yet enforcement is paused until October. In Texas, lawmakers are moving forward with strict legislation on abortion medication, allowing citizens to sue providers. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to unveil new dietary guidelines, raising questions about their impact on the nation's eating habits. These discussions dive into significant political and health shifts shaping the future.
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Court Questions Trump's Tariff Authority
- A federal appeals court found many of Trump's tariffs were imposed beyond his authority and thus illegal.
- That ruling raises the stakes for eventual Supreme Court review and could lower consumer prices if sustained.
Tariffs Seen As Tactics, Not Strategy
- Ron Elving frames the tariff saga as negotiating tactics in search of strategy, not a stable trade policy.
- He notes the ultimate resolution likely rests with the Supreme Court and future trade court decisions.
Courts Clash With Expanding Executive Power
- Multiple court rulings are challenging executive actions across immigration, removals, and agency appointments.
- Ron Elving warns that Republican congressional acquiescence often leaves presidential power practically unchecked for now.