Mark Levin Podcast 8/29/25 - The Great Tariff Debate: Courts Challenge Trump's Authority
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Aug 30, 2025 A federal court has struck down President Trump's tariffs, raising questions about executive power and trade agreements with major allies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to block Palestinian leaders from a UN assembly highlights tensions regarding statehood and U.S. laws. Meanwhile, a controversial program offers financial incentives to influencers, prompting concerns over political transparency. The discussion also navigates cultural divides and critiques urban policies, linking them to broader societal inequalities.
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Court Limits On Tariff Power Contested
- Mark Levin argues the Federal Circuit wrongly limited presidential emergency tariff powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- He says Article II and historical practice support broad presidential authority in foreign affairs and trade emergencies.
Court Emphasizes Statutory History Over Flexibility
- The court reviewed history and found the President exceeded statutory authority imposing unlimited, broad tariffs by executive order.
- Levin emphasizes the decision narrows presidential tools used to address transnational threats like opioid trafficking.
Let Congress Clarify Emergency Powers
- If Congress disagrees with a presidential emergency use, Congress should pass new statutes to clarify authorities.
- Levin notes statutory change is the proper remedy, not judicial overreach into foreign policy choices.
