Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Tariffs
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11/06/25
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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments about whether President Trump had the authority to impose the highest tariffs that the United States has seen in a century.
Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains why it seems that the justices might be prepared to say no to the president.
Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments, for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Read five key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s tariff argument.
- The outcome of the case has immense economic and political implications for U.S. businesses, consumers and the president’s trade policy.
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