Tariffs

What Happens if the Supreme Court Rules Against Trump’s Tariffs?

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SUMMARY If the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariff authority under IEEPA, he retains multiple alternatives. These include Section 232 for national security tariffs, Section 301 for unfair trade practices, other statutory provisions and non-tariff barriers. However, these options require more process, justification and targeted application than IEEPA’s sweeping powers. While the President wouldn’t be … Read more

Tariff Increases as Force Majeure Events

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The Trump administration’s recent expansion of tariffs has prompted many businesses to question whether significant tariff increases can trigger force majeure provisions in contracts. This issue has become increasingly urgent as companies navigate dramatically increased costs in 2025’s volatile global trade environment. Force majeure clauses typically excuse contractual obligations when extraordinary, unforeseeable events beyond either … Read more