Oregon Challenges Trump's Tariffs Before U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 5

Oregon is set to present its case before the U.S. Supreme Court on November 5, challenging certain tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. This case could have major financial implications for the federal government. The lawsuit, initiated on April 23, was filed by Oregon along with 11 other states in the U.S. Court of International Trade. Subsequent legal actions consolidated with this suit, including claims from various businesses, contest the legality of the tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Both the trade court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with Oregon, determining that Trump's tariffs exceed his presidential authority. Oral arguments are scheduled for November 5 at 7 a.m., as Oregon challenges the tariffs in the U.S. Supreme Court. In a request for an expedited review, the Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield emphasized, "This case is about the limits of presidential power," asserting that the administration's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs was unlawful. Representing the states will be Oregon's Solicitor General Benjamin Gutman, with oral arguments expected to last up to 80 minutes. Should the ruling favor Oregon, the federal government could be required to refund an estimated $90 billion in tariff revenue, as per U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. The Trump administration has argued that removing the tariffs could severely impact national security, foreign relations, and economic stability. They stated in legal filings that such a move "would have catastrophic consequences for our national security, foreign policy, and economy." Initially, Trump considered attending the oral arguments in an unprecedented move for a sitting president but ultimately chose not to participate, stating he did not want to distract from the court's decision-making process. Understanding the International Emergency Economic Powers Act The central issue revolves around the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA),