THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent MAGA Fury Erupts as Trump’s Epic Legal Loss on Tariffs Slowly Sinks In
May 30, 2025
Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University and lead attorney challenging Trump's tariffs, joins the discussion on recent legal turmoil. The court’s ruling against the tariffs reveals deep vulnerabilities and sharpens the scrutiny on Trump’s use of emergency powers. Somin explains how the legal defeat fuels uncertainty in trade negotiations and exposes potential overreach by the executive branch. With reactions from Trump's advisors echoing outrage, they argue the ruling undermines presidential authority and sets a crucial precedent.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Court Rejects Trump's Tariffs Legality
- The Court of International Trade ruled Trump's tariffs violated the Emergency International Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
- The court rejected Trump's claim that trade deficits justify an emergency allowing these tariffs.
Trump's Advisors Rage Against Ruling
- Trump's advisers call the court ruling on tariffs a "judicial tyranny" and "globalist" attack.
- The court actually limits the president's power, blocking his attempt to unilaterally impose tariffs based on a fake emergency.
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Against Tariffs
- One judge against Trump's tariffs was appointed by Trump and has protectionist views.
- The ruling shows the tariffs are a major power abuse, even judged unsupportable by a Trump ally.