Judge: Trump's Tariffs Likely Legal, Case Transferred | JQJO

A Florida judge ruled that President Trump likely has the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs, citing a 1970s precedent involving a Japanese zipper company's lawsuit against the Nixon administration. While Judge Wetherell transferred the case to the Court of International Trade in New York, his opinion suggests the Trump administration's tariffs might withstand legal challenges. The judge based his decision on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, arguing that Trump's justifications for the tariffs are sufficient. This decision marks the first time a judge has indicated that the president's actions are within his authority.