Trump Will Use Other Tariff Authorities to Get to 'Same Place' if Supreme Court Rules Against Him: Hassett
In a recent statement, Kevin Hassett, a former economic advisor to President Donald Trump, revealed that the White House could deploy alternative tariff authorities if the Supreme Court rules against the President's current tariff policies.
According to Hassett, the White House is prepared to use other authorities to achieve the same goals as the current tariffs, even if the Supreme Court were to strike them down. This move would likely be seen as a way to circumvent the court's decision and maintain the President's trade agenda.
The statement comes as the Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging the President's authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. The case has significant implications for the President's trade policies and could potentially limit his ability to impose tariffs in the future.
Hassett's comments suggest that the White House is prepared to take a more aggressive approach to trade policy, even if it means using alternative authorities to achieve its goals. This could have significant implications for the global economy and trade relationships.
The use of alternative tariff authorities would likely be met with resistance from lawmakers and trade partners, who could see it as an attempt to circumvent the court's decision and maintain the President's trade agenda. The move could also have significant implications for the global economy, particularly if it leads to a trade war.
The Supreme Court's decision on the case is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the White House's plans to use alternative tariff authorities remain unclear.