On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared “Liberation Day,” imposing unilateral tariffs on countries around the world. In its Learning Resources v. Trump decision, U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled across ideological lines that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant executive branch authority to unilaterally impose tariffs. Professor William Burke-White, writing in The Regulatory Review, applauds this decision as a step to regain some predictability and stability in U.S. trade relations, which he notes is essential for U.S. credibility.

William Burke-White is a Richard Perry Professor at Perry World House as well as a Professor of Law at Penn Carey Law. He is also a member of CERL’s Affiliated Faculty. Read his bio here.

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