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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the legal challenges faced by the Trump administration regarding the implementation of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), highlighting the potential alternative legal frameworks available if the Supreme Court rules against the administration [2][4]. Legal Background - The Trump administration invoked IEEPA to impose extensive tariffs on trade partners, including a "reciprocal tariff" set to take effect on April 2, 2025 [1]. - Multiple U.S. companies and state governments have filed lawsuits claiming that the tariffs exceed the authority granted by IEEPA [2]. - A federal court ruled in May that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under IEEPA were beyond legal authority, a decision upheld by the Federal Circuit Court in August [2][8]. Alternative Legal Provisions - If the Supreme Court rules against the Trump administration, alternative legal provisions include: - Section 232: Allows tariffs based on national security concerns, widely used by the Trump administration [6]. - Section 301: Authorizes the president to take action against unfair foreign government practices affecting U.S. commerce [8]. - Section 122: Permits tariffs for addressing significant international balance of payments issues, with a maximum tariff rate of 15% [6]. - Section 338: Allows tariffs on imports from countries that discriminate against U.S. trade, with a maximum rate of 50% for up to five months [8]. Timeline of Events - April 2, 2025: Trump signs an executive order imposing a 10% minimum benchmark tariff on trade partners [8]. - April 3, 2025: Lawsuits filed in federal court challenging the legality of the tariffs [9]. - May 28, 2025: A court issues a permanent injunction against the tariffs, which the Trump administration immediately appeals [9]. - August 29, 2025: The Federal Circuit Court confirms that the tariffs are illegal under IEEPA, allowing the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court [9].