Trump Tariffs: Court Uphold Prediction – Hassett
- The White House remains confident in its ability to pursue its tariff agenda, despite recent legal setbacks, according to National economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.
- Hassett told "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" that the administration is "very confident that the judges would uphold this law," adding, "I think that that's Plan A, and...
- An appeals court recently reinstated President Donald Trump's tariffs after a previous court order had blocked them.The initial injunction stemmed from a court decision that the administration's invocation...
The Trump administration is doubling down on its tariffs strategy. News Directory 3 is reporting that despite legal challenges, the White House, led by Kevin Hassett, remains optimistic about its tariff agenda, with an appeals court recently reinstating President Trump’s tariffs after an initial block. Hassett expressed confidence in the legal standing of the tariffs, emphasizing their importance for ongoing trade negotiations. The administration believes these tariffs are crucial for negotiating with other countries. The legal battles persist but the White House will likely keep defending its stance.Discover what’s next for trade and tariffs.
White House Confident in Tariff agenda Despite Legal Challenges
The White House remains confident in its ability to pursue its tariff agenda, despite recent legal setbacks, according to National economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.
Hassett told “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” that the administration is “very confident that the judges would uphold this law,” adding, “I think that that’s Plan A, and we’re very, very confident that Plan A is all we’re ever going to need.” He emphasized the administration’s firm belief in the legality of its actions regarding tariffs and trade.
An appeals court recently reinstated President Donald Trump’s tariffs after a previous court order had blocked them.The initial injunction stemmed from a court decision that the administration’s invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not grant the president unlimited authority to impose tariffs. The White House has argued that such rulings could undermine its negotiation efforts.
“And so we’re very thrilled. We are very confident that the judges would uphold this law. And so I think that that’s Plan A,and we’re very,very confident that plan A is all we’re ever going to need,” Hassett told “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”
What’s next
The legal battles surrounding the tariffs are ongoing, and the administration will likely continue to defend its position in court while proceeding with its trade negotiations.