The Supreme Court in Washington. Multiple trade authorities exist that will allow the President Donald Trump to impose tariffs that are not subject to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.PHOTO: EPA

Tariffs are here to stay even if US Supreme Court rules against Trump

· The Straits Times

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court, which heard arguments on Nov 5 about whether many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are lawful, could strike down a substantial portion of the President’s trade agenda.

At issue is whether Mr Trump properly used an emergency powers law to hit nearly all trading partners with tariffs.