SCOTUS Turfs Trump's Tariffs

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The episode starts with Dana Bash framing the ruling as a sharp blow to Trump from the conservative court he helped shape. The tariffs at issue covered nearly every country in the world. Roberts writes for the majority and says the president needs clear congressional authorization for a power this broad. The decision splits 6-3, with Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh dissenting. Trump answers by calling the ruling a disgrace and says he has a backup plan. The White House says he will hold a press conference at 12:45 to address the decision. The panel then asks how that backup plan might take shape. Kristen Holmes reports on the White House response and the search for next steps. Vanessa Yurkevich reports from Los Angeles that the Port of Los Angeles is bracing for more cargo vessels. She says business groups and importers want factories in China back online quickly so they can move heavily imported goods like shoes, electronics, and appliances. The Lunar New Year makes the timing harder because many factories are shut down. Importers also worry Trump could find another way to impose tariffs, so they see the court ruling as a window to move freight. Back at the table, Gavin Newsom weighs in on the roughly $200 billion already paid in tariffs. The panel says litigation is likely, with more than 1,000 suits already filed and the Court of International Trade likely to hear many of them. Even joining the claims into one class action is not simple.

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A Supreme Court setback that quickly turns into a story about leverage, cargo, and litigation.

CNN Inside Politics treats the Supreme Court's 6-3 tariff ruling as a political setback for Trump and spends most of its time on what happens next.

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