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When Tariffs Crashed Into SCOTUS

November 8, 2025·1 hr 1 min·5 clips

Trump's solicitor general admitted the ideal tariff outcome is autarky, a scenario no American would vote for.

Dahlia Lithwick interviews Mark Bush about the Supreme Court oral arguments challenging Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. They analyze the legal and economic flaws in the government's case, focusing on separation of powers, the major questions doctrine, and the tariffs' impact as taxes on Americans. The discussion highlights the justices' skepticism and the broader implications for presidential emergency powers.

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