The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is pushing back against Trump-era emergency tariffs in a new legal filing. They argue the administration abused its power by using an emergency law (IEEPA) to impose trade restrictions without proper congressional oversight, threatening the balance of power between branches of government.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about tariffs—it’s a bigger fight over how much authority presidents should have during "emergencies." If courts side with Cato, it could rein in future executive actions (from any administration) that stretch the limits of emergency powers. For businesses and trade, the outcome might shape how easily tariffs can be slapped on imports down the line.