
Episode 1814 • • 1:36:29 - 1:44:21
1814: Needle Drop
Supreme Court Arguments on Presidential Tariff Authority
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding the legality of President Trump's global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While some media outlets describe the hearing as a "bloodbath" for the administration, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant expresses optimism. The case centers on whether Congress explicitly delegated taxing power to the executive branch or if tariffs fall under the president's inherent foreign affairs authority.
