Conservative group claims Trump's tariffs illegally usurp powers of Congress
lawandcrime.com
A conservative legal group is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs on Chinese imports, alleging that they were imposed through an unlawful use of emergency executive power.

Summary

The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit accusing Trump of illegally imposing tariffs on Chinese imports using emergency powers under the 1977 IEEPA.

The conservative legal group argues only Congress can levy tariffs and claims Trump’s actions violate the Constitution’s separation of powers.

The complaint says Trump’s justification—Chinese opioids and the trade deficit—fails to meet the legal standard of necessity.

NCLA seeks a court order to block the tariffs, stating the IEEPA does not authorize taxes and Trump’s executive orders bypass required congressional procedures.

  • oxjox@lemmy.mlEnglish
    10·
    18 hours ago

    This Mother Jones article really made things more clear.

    Trump, a president who rules like a mob boss while claiming vast new powers, is transforming the government into a tool of reward and punishment.