Are Trump's Tariffs Unlawful? A Major Court Case Could Reshape His Trade Strategy

International Trade attorney Patrick Childress was featured in a CNN Business article about the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose country-specific tariffs. The article described how a looming federal appellate court decision could reshape Trump's trade strategy and impact recently announced trade agreements, depending on whether the court finds the tariffs lawful under IEEPA. Mr. Childress noted that even if the administration loses on IEEPA, there are other legal avenues to support the trade agreements and related measures, though restarting negotiations could carry risks for the United States and its trading partners.

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