Who has the power to impose tariffs—the President or Congress?

Greg W. Bowman, Dean of Roger Williams University School of Law, former international trade attorney, and resident trade law subject matter expert, breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump—the case that raises the simple question of ownership in imposing tariffs. Hosts MDB and Nicole unpack the Court’s ruling and ask the questions you want to know:

Did the President exceed his authority in imposing certain tariffs? What does the SCOTUS decision mean regarding the limits of presidential emergency powers? What happens to tariffs already being paid (hint: refunds)? More importantly, why does the ruling matter for Rhode Island businesses and consumers who rely on global trade.

This podcast will keep you informed. Resources

Dean Gregory W. Bowman

https://law.rwu.edu/faculty/gregory-w-bowman

Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump

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World Trade Organization

https://www.wto.org/

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