Consider This from NPR Tariffs are going to the Supreme Court. What's at stake?
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Nov 4, 2025 
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR White House correspondent, and Scott Horsley, chief economics correspondent, delve into the Supreme Court's case on presidential tariff authority. They explore how Trump's tariffs impact government revenue and inflation, revealing how such policies affect everyday Americans. Danielle emphasizes the legal backdrop surrounding these tariffs while Scott discusses the economic ramifications for industries and supply chains. Together, they assess the potential fallout if the Court rules against these tariffs and what it means for future trade negotiations.
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Farmer Example: Tariffs Remove Market Opportunity
- Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, testifies that tariffs take away market opportunities.
- His example illustrates how agricultural producers feel harmed by retaliatory and unilateral tariffs.
Court Decides Presidential Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court will decide whether the president exceeded his authority to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval.
- The case centers on a 1970s emergency law that Congress passed giving some economic powers to the president, and whether that includes sweeping tariffs.
Tariff Revenue Comes From Americans
- Tariffs raise federal revenue but that money largely comes from U.S. consumers and businesses who pay higher prices.
- Scott Horsley notes tariff revenue rose but is paid by Americans and offset other tax changes, so it's not free money.