Marketplace All-in-One What to know as SCOTUS weighs Trump's tariffs
Nov 4, 2025
Blake Emerson, a UCLA law professor, dives into the major questions doctrine and its implications for President Trump's tariffs, explaining how it could reshape executive power. Katie Lazar, from Kane Vineyard and Winery, shares her struggles with international sales due to tariffs, recounting her battle to revive distributions post-wildfire. Todd Adams discusses the ripple effects on supply chains, emphasizing the need for strong vendor relations in turbulent times. Together, they unpack the potential refund of $90 billion in tariffs and explore alternative tariff strategies if SCOTUS rules against the current policy.
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Small Businesses Face Real Supply Shocks
- Todd Adams described sourcing disruptions and the need to rebuild supplier relationships after tariffs forced him to travel to Asia.
- Katie Lazar recounted losing 100% of international wine sales and rebuilding after wildfire losses while working nonstop to restore markets.
IEPA Tariff Power Is The Central Legal Question
- The core legal issue is whether the IEPA's power to "regulate" imports includes imposing tariffs.
- Professor Blake Emerson warns that allowing tariffs here could let presidents bypass Congress's taxation power.
Major Questions Doctrine Could Block Tariffs
- The major questions doctrine requires explicit statutory authorization for actions with vast economic and political significance.
- The statute's use of "regulate" rather than "tariff" makes the doctrine pivotal in this case.