Trump’s Potential Tariff Plans Could Spark Legal Battles Ahead
If Trump pushes for new tariffs, expect a wave of lawsuits from businesses.
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Washington: So, it looks like if Trump goes all out on tariffs, we might see a bunch of lawsuits popping up. Businesses are already feeling the heat as they try to figure out what a second round of Trump’s trade policies could mean for them.
Experts are saying that if the new administration moves fast on tariffs, the legal questions will start piling up. Trump’s been hinting that he wants to act quickly, and it seems like he’s serious about it.
During a recent press conference, he made it clear he’s still all about those tariffs, especially on countries like Canada and Mexico. It’s like he’s got a plan brewing, and it could get messy.
One of the big legal headaches could come if he decides to use a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This could let him declare an economic emergency and slap on tariffs in no time.
But here’s the kicker: this route hasn’t really been tested in court for ages, so it could open up a whole can of legal worms. If he goes this way, experts think he’ll definitely face some lawsuits.
Groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce might jump in to challenge him, and depending on the details, other industry groups could join the fray too. It’s going to be a wild ride.
Any legal action would probably have to wait until the tariffs are officially proposed. And while some think the lawsuits might not have a great chance of winning, they’ll still add to the uncertainty for businesses.
One of the first questions that’ll come up is whether a judge would be willing to pause the tariffs while the case is being sorted out. It’s all about those presidential powers that could let him impose higher duties faster than before.
Some experts are already talking about the IEEPA option, suggesting that Trump could impose steep tariffs in as little as 12 hours. So, businesses better be ready for that possibility.
During his campaign, Trump promised some pretty hefty tariffs, like 20% across the board and even higher on China. He’s been vocal about his tariff threats lately, even mentioning Denmark as a potential target because of Greenland.
There’s also talk about another option he could use, which is Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This gives the president some power to impose tariffs on countries that he thinks are being unfair to the U.S.
While there are other options available, they might take longer to implement and could face fewer legal challenges. But that’s not what Trump seems to want right now.
One of the safer routes would be to use national security tariff authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. But that requires more formal investigations, which could slow things down.
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