Lawsuit challenges Trump tariffs, saying he has overstepped constitutional authority

Steve Inskeep

May 05, 2025 / 1:15 am

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NPR speaks with Ilya Somin, a lawyer who has teamed up with the Liberty Justice Center, to challenge Trump's tariffs in court. He claims Trump's trade decisions overstep his constitutional authority.

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Lawsuit challenges Trump tariffs, saying he has overstepped constitutional authority

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