President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods into the U.S. is likely to face legal challenges and opposition from Congress. Industry groups are preparing legal challenges and lobbying Congress to limit the president’s power over tariffs. Past presidents, including Trump, have used tariffs for national security or to combat unfair trade practices. However, Trump’s proposed tariffs would cover every product from every country, raising questions about Congress’s delegation of authority to the president. Legal experts predict that the conservative-majority Supreme Court may view Trump’s proposed tariffs as an overreach.
Economists and businesses warn that tariffs may not drive manufacturing back to the U.S. and could instead lead to increased consumer prices and job losses. Industry groups are preparing to mount legal challenges and push for legislation to limit the president’s tariff authority. Republican Senator Rick Scott suggests that congressional action, with potential Democratic support, may be necessary to implement the tariff proposal.
The Supreme Court’s recent pro-business stance and a doctrine limiting congressional delegation of powers raise legal challenges to Trump’s tariff plan. Legal experts predict that challenges to the proposed tariffs may face potential resolution in the courts. Despite potential legal grounds for opposition, legal action could take years to resolve, leaving companies to pay the tariffs in the meantime. One industry group is focused on working with the incoming administration to exclude their products from future tariffs, acknowledging low expectations for relief through the courts.
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