Tariffs court fight threatens Trump’s power to wield his favourite economic weapon

Sarah Smith

North America editor

Getty Images Trump is shown in a blue suit and red tie, with a sceptical look on his face, during a cabinet meeting, seated next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth Getty Images

Since returning to power, US President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs – or the threat of them – as his economic weapon of choice.

He has slapped import duties against allies and adversaries alike,…

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