In a 7 to 4 ruling, a federal appeals court just struck down President Trump’s tariffs, on the grounds that he didn’t have the legal authority to impose them without Congress—although it stayed its ruling until October to allow for appeal to the Supreme Court. The court cited an amicus brief cosponsored by Independent Institute, in support of its ruling.
A few days before the ruling, our most recentIndependent Outlook episode predicted this outcome, explained it, and projected how the case will land at SCOTUS. If you want to understand this latest ruling—and the upcoming deliberations of SCOTUS—take a look!
In another episode this week, we also dive into the war in Ukraine and the political fallout of redistricting battles in Texas and California.
And in a separate deep-dive, we take aim at the New York Times’ 1619 Project, exposing its fatal flaws and the forgotten role free markets played in ending slavery.
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Trump’s sweeping tariff regime may not survive its day in court. Will the federal judiciary—and perhaps the Supreme Court—strike it down? Listen now to understand what’s at stake—and be prepared for the decisions that could shape the economy.
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