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Lawsuit challenges Trump tariffs, saying he has overstepped constitutional authority

By Steve Inskeep

Published May 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM EDT

NPR speaks with Ilya Somin, a lawyer who has teamed up with the Liberty Justice Center, to challenge Trump's tariffs in court. He claims Trump's trade decisions overstep his constitutional authority.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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