Bloomberg Law Weekend Law: How Biden-Era Rulings Could Impact Trump Tariffs, Diddy Trial Latest
Jun 6, 2025
Rebecca Klar, a Bloomberg Industry reporter focused on employment law, joins legal expert Dave Ehrenberg and Supreme Court reporter Greg Storr. They delve into how recent Biden-era Supreme Court rulings could threaten Trump's tariffs. The discussion uncovers complexities around the Major Questions Doctrine and its implications for federal agency authority. They also dissect the high-profile trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, exploring serious charges like racketeering and sex trafficking, with an eye on the societal impact of celebrity accountability.
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Major Questions Doctrine Limits Agency Power
- The Supreme Court's major questions doctrine limits agency power on issues of major political or economic importance without explicit Congressional authorization.
- This doctrine has constrained Biden-era climate policies by requiring clear Congressional approval for significant regulatory actions.
Trump Tariffs Face Legal Challenges
- The major questions doctrine could challenge Trump's global tariffs due to lack of explicit Congressional power for such sweeping tariff authority.
- Court battles question whether the emergency statute grants the president indefinite tariff powers affecting global trade.
Presidential Authority Defender Against Doctrine
- Trump's defense argues the major questions doctrine doesn't apply because Congress delegated tariff authority directly to the president.
- They emphasize presidential deference in foreign affairs, a central executive constitutional role.