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Trump Prepares Backup Plans Amid Supreme Court Review

11/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and aides are developing backup plans for his trade war as the Supreme Court reviews his use of the International Emergency Powers Act.
The court will decide whether Trump's claims of unfair treatment justify his emergency powers.
Two lower courts have ruled against him.
Trump warns that a third unfavorable ruling could nullify his use of the International Emergency Powers Act.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and aides are developing backup plans for his trade war as the Supreme Court reviews his use of the International Emergency Powers Act.
The court will decide whether Trump's claims of unfair treatment justify his emergency powers.
Two lower courts have ruled against him.
Trump warns that a third unfavorable ruling could nullify his use of the International Emergency Powers Act.