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Trump Officials Urge Court to Protect Tariff Powers

5/29/2025

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US officials from the Trump administration are pushing for a court to uphold tariff powers crucial for imposing duties on global trading partners. They caution that a ruling against these powers could unravel the fragile trade truce with China and heighten tensions between India and Pakistan, risking broader geopolitical instability.

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US officials from the Trump administration are pushing for a court to uphold tariff powers crucial for imposing duties on global trading partners. They caution that a ruling against these powers could unravel the fragile trade truce with China and heighten tensions between India and Pakistan, risking broader geopolitical instability.