Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
607 U. S. 229 (2026) · 2/20/26
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 91 Stat. 1626, does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
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The question presented is whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs. See 91 Stat. 1626. Shortly after taking office, President Trump sought to address two foreign threats: the infux of illegal drugs from Canada, Mexico, and China, Presidential Proclamation No. 10886, 90 Fed. Reg. 8327; Exec. Order No. 14193, 90 Fed. Reg. 9113; Exec. Order No. 14194, 90 Fed. Reg. 9117; Exec. Order No. 14195, 90 Fed. Reg. 9121, and “large and persistent” trade defcits, Exec. Order No. 14257, 90 Fed. Reg. 15041. The President determined that the…
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