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Trump's solicitor general stumbled at the Supreme Court. That may not matter.

Supreme Court justices grill Solicitor General Sauer over whether tariffs fall within the president's power or require explicit Congressional authorization.
The argument centered on whether the IEEPA’s term 'regulate' could include tariffs or if tariffs belong to Congress by the Constitution.
Chief Justice Roberts raises the major questions doctrine, requiring a clear grant of authority from Congress for significant actions.
The discussion references Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer to assess limits on presidential power during domestic economic actions.
The article notes the potential outcome could limit presidential power, even amid foreign commerce considerations.
Law professor Ray Brescia provides context on the argument and its implications for presidential power.
The piece describes how both liberal and conservative justices questioned the breadth of the tariff power.
The article references the political dynamic surrounding the case and potential implications for policy.
The piece highlights the role of the IEEPA in granting authority related to foreign commerce regulation.
The argument includes comparisons to other foreign-policy powers that may be constrained by constitutional design.

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