Trump tariff strategy faces legal and political firestorm

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Key officials and administration advisers double down on Trump’s tariff policy amid legal challenges and economic uncertainty. Remarks defending sharply increased steel tariffs and insisting on their permanence have sparked heated debate, with critics suggesting the move is as immovable as a stubborn trade relic.

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thefp.com / The Judges Got It Wrong: Trump’s Tariffs Are Legal

The words of a 100-year-old law are clear, says Jed Rubenfeld. So why didn’t Trump’s lawyers mention it?

foxbusiness.com / Trump warns court ruling against tariffs could lead to 'economic ruination' of US

President Donald Trump warns of economic ruination if courts rule against his tariffs after the U.S. Court of International Trade blocks emergency import taxes.

cnbc.com / Asia-Pacific markets set to fall after Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%

China, Malaysia and New Zealand markets are closed for the holidays.

cnbc.com / Trump advisers defend tariffs amid legal fight, insisting they're 'not going away'

The looming legal fight injects uncertainty into President Donald Trump's evolving tariffs plan, which has upended the global economy since April 2.

cbsnews.com / Bessent defends tariff policy as retailers weigh price hikes: "Some are and some aren't"

As the trade standoff with China continues, President Trump announced the tariff on foreign steel will double from 25% to 50%.

cbsnews.com / Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Sen. Rand Paul join Margaret Brennan.

cbsnews.com / 6/1: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as turmoil continues over tariffs, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Plus, Sen. Rand Paul joins to discuss President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

bloomberg.com / Gold Climbs as Rising Geopolitical and Trade Tensions Aid Havens - Bloomberg.com

Gold Climbs as Rising Geopolitical and Trade Tensions Aid Havens  Bloomberg.com

bloomberg.com / US Futures Slip on Trump Tariffs, Crude Surges - Bloomberg.com

US Futures Slip on Trump Tariffs, Crude Surges  Bloomberg.com

cnn.com / China says US is ‘provoking frictions’ as tensions flare despite trade truce - CNN

China says US is ‘provoking frictions’ as tensions flare despite trade truce  CNN

cnn.com / Commerce secretary says ‘tariffs are not going away’ as Trump’s trade plans face legal battles - CNN

Commerce secretary says ‘tariffs are not going away’ as Trump’s trade plans face legal battles  CNN


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