Bloomberg Law Tariff Legalities & Block on Flavored Vapes
Apr 3, 2025
David Townsend, a tariff expert at Dorsey & Whitney, breaks down the complexities of Trump’s tariffs and their significant impact on international trade, including potential retaliatory measures. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney at Leech Tishman, discusses the Supreme Court's affirmation of the FDA's ban on flavored vapes, focusing on youth addiction and public health challenges. Their insights illuminate crucial legal and regulatory issues shaping both trade and healthcare landscapes in the U.S.
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Tariff Authority
- President Trump's tariffs are imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA).
- This act lets the president declare national emergencies for issues undermining U.S. national security.
Presidential Power
- The president has broad authority to define a national emergency under IEPA.
- There haven't been successful legal challenges reversing this presidential authority.
IEPA as Exception
- IEPA is an exception to Congress's constitutional power to regulate commerce and impose tariffs.
- Congress delegated this authority to the president through IEPA.