EP. 022 - Presidential Tariffs Go to Court

This week on Modern Age, Dan McCarthy explores a pivotal legal and constitutional question: Can President Trump impose tariffs on his own authority? With the Supreme Court hearing a case that challenges his use of emergency powers under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), this episode dives deep into the legal history, economic rationale, and political stakes.

What counts as a national emergency? Is a 50-year trade deficit reason enough?

Dan examines both sides of the debate—and explains why this case could shape the future of presidential power in foreign policy and trade.

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